post-op problems

[Marian]

I have been having crashes after I eat.  I am 5 months post op and this is a new phenomenon.  I have been concentrating on eating protein and am falling asleep after eating in the middle of the afternoon, a problem since I work!! Is any one else having this??? I am taking my vitamins.  Marian

[David Buchin, MD FACS]

Dear Marian,
I spoke to marian about this over the phone, but would like to let everyone know...  During the period of 3-6 months, it is a very common finding that you feel tired and "crashing".  Your body needs the calories to give you energy.  The best thing for the crashes is to take a protein shake around 10am.  It should give you the necessary calorie boost that your body is craving.  So have a normal breakfast earlier and then have a protein shake around 10am then have lunch around 1pm.  that should help with the crashes...  Also if your able to, take a nap to rejuvinate yourself.  How are you doing now?

Sincerely,
Dr. David Buchin

[Robert11729]

I too have seem to also notice this lately there will be a few days where im keeping myself active and busy and ill feel very tired where I pretty much just wanna plop down and take a nap.  I also seem to want to eat more when im in this phase of when I feel weak.  Protein Shake seems to do the trick but sometimes I just need to have a nap during the day to recharge myself.

[Marian]

7 months post op and I feel so much better.  My crashes have gotten much better, the protien mid morning has helped alot. I have so much more energy. My hair is getting thicker, yay. I've reached a plateau, but I cant really complain I've lost 86lbs since April.  I still have at least 30 more to go.  Thanks for the good advice Dr Buchin, and I hope to see you all at the next meeting in November.  Marian