weak and tired - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

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chubby granny , 10-04-2010 10:37 PM

Hello I'm Chubby Granny
I had Gastric Bypass 3 weeks ago today, and I was wondering is it normal to get so weak? I don't seem to have any energy at all, just getting a little worried, maybe just being a little baby. Having a hard time getting all the proteins and fluids.I am still so Thankful for my surgery-I have lost a total of 42 lbs. Never get Hungry or want to eat, is that ever strange. Ate all the time before. Thanks for listening

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jillybean720 , 10-05-2010 06:37 AM

If you're not getting in your protein and fluids (fluids especially), this can cause you to feel weak and tired. Your body is trying to heal and needs fluids as priority #1. I think it was about a month after my surgery before I stopped taking daily naps.

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jiffypop , 10-05-2010 11:00 AM

Granny - listen to Jilly! she's right!!. Please keep in mind that you've had a pretty big surgery and it'll take time to heal. time, rest, and protein.

you're doing fine - as long as you get in your fluids and protein.

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chubby granny , 10-05-2010 12:24 PM

Thanks so much for your help guys it really means alot to know that someone else has been through this also, and understands. My bloodsugars are out of this world also since surgery running at 180 to 210, the nurse said that my body went into shock and that was the cause-just wondering did any one else do this? Thanks

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jillybean720 , 10-06-2010 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by chubby granny

Thanks so much for your help guys it really means alot to know that someone else has been through this also, and understands. My bloodsugars are out of this world also since surgery running at 180 to 210, the nurse said that my body went into shock and that was the cause-just wondering did any one else do this? Thanks

Were you diabetic before the surgery? Any major trauma to the body can cause blood sugars to go a little crazy. I was type 2, which was my primary reason for seeking surgery, and my glucose levels were high while I was in the hospital (they gave me insulin injections while I was in the hospital - never been on insulin any other time) and then still for a few weeks afterwards. Being dehydrated also won't help with this, so we're right back to...get your fluids in!

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missangelaks , 10-07-2010 12:59 AM

Jill and Jiffy are soooo right, fluid and protein, rest, then fluid, some rest, and the some more protein!

I would also talk to your dr about your salt intake. Because I couldn't eat much, I wasn't getting enough salt..Salt helps you retain your potassium...Low potassium made me tired and dizzy. My surgeon's nurse suggested I drink bullion for at least one of my liquid portions a day. It really helped!

Talk to your Dr. of course before you change ANYTHING. That is the true key to a successful result after surgery, following directions!

Angela

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chubby granny , 10-07-2010 07:58 PM

Thanks I will take all the advice I can get. I can't say this is really easy, but worth every bit. Yes I was a diabetic before, one of the main reasons that I had gastric bypass. Sugars have been up for 3 weeks now-getting a little bit worried, which doesn't help-Trying to get in all fluids and protein now-not as weak Thanks to all for the help as I'm new at this blog. Hope to get to know everyone.

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Inner Beauty , 10-21-2010 02:31 PM

Hang in there things will get better . I am type 2 off meds 2 months after surgery , then my sugar readings back up. Go see your Dr. I did . On the bright side you will soon be able to excerise more and that will help with the sugar level and your energy too. Stress always makes my sugar go nuts. Good luck and listen to the other ladies, fluids, rest and protein.

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jillybean720 , 10-22-2010 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by radekisner34

Gastric bypass surgery makes the stomach smaller and allows food to bypass part of the small intestine. This makes you feel full even after having a small amount of food. As you eat less, you lose weight. The fullness of the smaller portion of the stomach stimulates the satiety center in the brain which controls the appetite. Once this center is satisfied, the patient�s appetite is satisfied and he/she does not crave for food any more. The route of the small intestine is changed which leads to less calorie intake as a result you lose weight at a very fast rate.

Oooookay...that seemed random

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jiffypop , 10-22-2010 09:01 AM

yep! and QUOTED from somewhere!

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