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Mike is back with a small tummy ...

mikemishaeil
mikemishaeil
well i just got home from the hospital .. Had a fue doors in my way but I got it now. I feel as I can not get energy do you know i can do to get it back? all i do is sleep.....
deleted_user
deleted_user
that is how it is for the first few weeks.. BTW welcome to loser bench
mikemishaeil
mikemishaeil
thank you so much .. lol long time in the making
deleted_user
deleted_user
Glad you're home! I'm 3 weeks out and just started back to work and I still have to take a nap every day. Was a little weak at times today.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hey Mikey! Glad to see you made it home OK.
After all you've been thru, you will need to take it easy to give yourself time to mend. Then the energy will come back with time. Sleep,rest can be the best healer..
deleted_user
deleted_user
My Doctor told me only walking for the first month.. and all the rest you need... Glad you are home ... hang in there the energy comes back slowly sometimes.. it did for me.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Glad you are home! Take it easy...please don't try to push yourself. Your body needs to rest do that it can heal properly. Listen to your body's cues...if you are tired, sleep. Naps are a good thing at this stage. Enjoy it while you can...when else as a grown man is it acceptable to sleep whenever you feel like it? lol

Welcome again to the losers bench...been rootin for you since day one!!
SoonToBeMe
SoonToBeMe
So glad to see you're home and posting again! Don't worry about your energy at this point -- take full advantage of being able to rest, sleep and be lazy while you heal. There will be plenty of time to worry about your energy after your body adjusts to it's new pouch.
Start working on fluids and protein -- that's a lot of work at the onset!
Good luck and glad you're home!
~ Tina
deleted_user
deleted_user
So glad you are home. Take it easy and rest. Once you have healed and are able to get your protein in you will gain some energy. Be patient and listen to your body. Congratulations skinny!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
welcome .....
just take one day at a time. sip and walk. it will come back to you and more then you ever had
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sip, walk, sleep, repeat. Especially the sleep part. It takes about a month to get over the shock of surgery, and get back to normal. Vitamins and supplements, esp. B12 subL will help build your energy...

You will feel lighter and fitter in a very short time. Nothin much for the first 2 wks - 4 wks...Welcome Home, Loser!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Congrats Mike! Everyone's right, energy will come with time. Your body has been put through the mill. Relish the time to relax. Glad you are finally doing better!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Glad you are home and doing good. Take care of yourself and allow yourself to heal. Welcome to the loser's bench.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I knew you would make it through just fine! Glad you are home. I feel a bit redundant so I'll just say every one else is right on target! Relax, put your feet up and enjoy your healing time :)
imjj4short
imjj4short
Whoo Hoo!! Mike's back! So sorry youve had a hard time of it so far. Hopefully, the worst is behind you.

As the others have already said: Sip, walk, rest, repeat!

JJ
mikemishaeil
mikemishaeil
well ok. Sip, walk, rest, repeat is what i will do .. it is hard to be lazy i want to work out ... but it will come in time..