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No motivation

Mora2007
Mora2007
I don't know what's wrong with me I'm in a funk :/ no motivation for anything I feel exhausted all the time I'm getting my protein and fluid in but I'm exhausted! Had surgery Dec 11 2012
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hey Mora!!

I can tell you that i have the same feeling... low energy & motivation kind of depressive in some sort. Is part of the body & mind getting use to the whole process. I know is not easy but even if you dont feel like going for a walk do it, change your scenery for a bit, go to the park or to the movies... Try to keep your mind away from that "funk".

Hope you the best!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I too have the same funk at times, some days are better then others. I try to keep busy and I visit a friend of mine who motivates me. I will be starting back to work next week after 8 weeks off and I am hoping it all goes well. Keep positive and know we in this group are here for you. Peace Jade
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have been feeling the same way......It seems like some days i have no energy at all and its hard bc i have a 3 year old that i have to take care of!! I go to the store and stuff but i try to get in and out as soon as possible...i use to love going shopping!! Some days it seems like i have all the energy in the world but most days no motivation at all!
deleted_user
deleted_user
My energy started returning at 4 weeks.... But prior to that I had NONE.... And what I think really changed was I added a fitness program in the water at 9am on Mon, Wed, and Fridays.... It gets me going..... On Tuesday I went back to my quilting group at my church and Thursdays are my down day.... But I try to make sure I have a project to work on.... Making a quilt, cleaning, etc.....
By pushing myself each day I am finding my energy is returning.... I also added Vitamin D and Iron to my nutrients.... I don't think I was getting enough....
Good luck.... Try and get active somehow!!!! A little push is necessary sometimes.... Hugzzzzzzzzzzz
Mora2007
Mora2007
Thanks guys!! I do work out and I go shopping an run errands and such but I feel I would just rather sleep all day lol Since I had surgery this is the first time I actually felt exhausted I think I bounced back quickly after surgery. Were having my youngest sons birthday party tomorrow so I was busy all day today cleaning and getting everything ready for tomorrow :) I apprecite the support everyone
farmgirl392
farmgirl392
It might be a good idea to have some blood work done. Sometimes fatigue can be caused by missing B vitamins or iron. If this lasts, contact your surgeon. :)