Normal to be so tired.

SgtsArmyWife · 10-29-2009, 05:14 PM

10 days PO and Im so tired I feel like Ive been druged. I nap during the day and go to bed and 8:30. I take it as easy as I can in between considering Im caring for 3-5 kids during that time. But still, I cant believe how tired I am still. I read about you all going and doing things and I have yet to have the energy to do my make up.

I just am emotionally spent and want to feel normal again PLUS my boob wont stop squeaking and its pissing me off!

mia2 · 10-29-2009, 10:28 PM

At 3-4 weeks I've been exhausted too. Usually around 2:30 in the afternoon onwards... going to bed early, but still so tired during the day. Maybe the healing takes it out of us?

lucygirl · 10-29-2009, 10:49 PM

I'm 2 weeks out tomorrow and am still super tired! I get plenty of sleep and am back to work so I really miss my afternoon nap!! I think surgery takes a lot of of you and everyone heals differently. I really think within a few more weeks things will be back to normal and you'll be feeling great.

hotmom23 · 10-29-2009, 11:30 PM

I felt much like you for the first month post op, just normal activities(housework, shuffling kids around) would wipe me out. I have to say the past 2 weeks have finally been better! Hang in therem you will slowly get your energy back

LeesaK · 10-29-2009, 11:50 PM

Surgery is traumatic for your body and now it's trying to heal....You'll gradually start to regain your energy but right now your healing. Relax and take care of the investments (.)(.)

SgtsArmyWife · 10-30-2009, 01:48 PM

Thanks girls!! I was beginning to think I had some other medical issue since Im usually a go go go kinda girl!!

Poor me!!

sassie · 10-30-2009, 02:10 PM

It was a good month before I got my energy back. I had my surgery on a Thursday and went back to work on Monday. I have a desk job so I thought it would be no problem. I was asleep every night by 8:30 and it was a job to stay up that late!!!!!! lol Hang in there, it'll get better soon.

fancyk17 · 10-30-2009, 03:07 PM

I've had all the same tiredness everyone is talking about as well at 10 days post. Even talking to people on the phone for more than 15 minutes, I find myself taking deep breaths and getting winded VERY quickly. Then I'm ready for a nap! Not too mention I got my first period yesterday since my ba! The cramping has not helped the tummy tuck and for the past 3 days my breasts were swollen like the first day - thought it had something to do with going back to work.... Periods..... UGH!

They say sleep is the best thing to help the recovery process along.... Hello Midol PM! (it's BRAND NEW and it works wonders!) YEH!!!!!

ladydraggin5302 · 10-31-2009, 01:51 PM

I definately think it hits us all today is only my 4th day but I fall asleep sitting up talking on the couch just waiting for someone to reply...
Its like having the flu your body used up all its energy and more just trying to build ya back up

stolz · 10-31-2009, 10:03 PM

I started to come good after about 10days. My first day at work was a HUGE struggle as I was used to having a nap in the arvo. I went back in my first week and did 3 days. I've spent most of the weekend sleeping. Its taking me a while to get over it all.

michirukim · 11-01-2009, 12:18 PM

Just sleep as much as you can (if you can in between taking care of kids). You'll be better much sooner or later. You just need time to heal.

HispanicMom · 11-01-2009, 11:40 PM

that has been one of my main issues. I get drained sooo easily from daily things I always do. I knew I'd be tired after surgery but didn't still expect it a week out. Good question and glad I'm not the only one feeling tired and drugged up when I'm NOT!

msmisty · 11-02-2009, 01:47 AM

at 10 days post op, its pretty normal to be tired. if you're still taking pain meds, those usually make you feel tired too. you have to keep in mind that your body is healing and that definitely takes its toll. i think i was tired for the first month or so and then i gradually started feeling better...

jenbengen · 11-03-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SgtsArmyWife

10 days PO and Im so tired I feel like Ive been druged. I nap during the day and go to bed and 8:30. I take it as easy as I can in between considering Im caring for 3-5 kids during that time. But still, I cant believe how tired I am still. I read about you all going and doing things and I have yet to have the energy to do my make up.

I just am emotionally spent and want to feel normal again PLUS my boob wont stop squeaking and its pissing me off!

Just here to agree with what most ladies have already said. Consider how you get tired when you are sick and fighting an infection. We introduce something foreign into our bodies that our body begins to form a capsule around. That takes effort which can drain you of energy. I was tired for quite a while. All that considered AND the fact that you are taking care of so many kids...you SHOULD be tired!

Hoping you gain some of that energy back soon! Take care!

sweetm · 11-06-2009, 08:52 PM

Wow - I just read this thread and wanted to say thanks to everyone who has posted.

I'm on Day 3 post-op and have been abnormally tired (can only stay awake 2-3 hours at a time). Like SgtArmyWife, I'm usually the up and about type (even when I'm sick)... but this BA has knocked me on my butt.

I don't like being so tired, but at least your experiences have given me a heads up on what to expect next week when I go back to school. I love this forum.

goldie · 11-06-2009, 10:19 PM

I was exhausted for the first month, seemed like I couldn't get through the day without a 3:30 nap. I have a desk job and the first week after surgery was horrible, all I did was work and sleep.
It does get better, you just need to heal. Take it easy or as easy as you can with the kids, and give yourself some time.

Rosebud11 · 11-06-2009, 10:27 PM

It takes about a full month to get your energy back. Hang in there, it will get better!

tranner · 11-06-2009, 10:33 PM

Awwwww, sorry you're still feeling so tired, we all heal at different rates and fatigue is the bodies way of slowing us down. My goodness, running after 3-5 kids everyday, I'd be exhaused without having surgery!!!! Hang in there

stolz · 11-08-2009, 06:55 PM

I'm 3 and a half weeks post op now and still struggling

To the point where I wake up with watery eyes. I am at work now and have been awake for 4hrs now and still feel as tired as when I woke up.
Debating whether to go to the doctor for a blood test or if this is still normal?
I am taking a multi vitamin to try and help with all this but doesnt seem to be helping much.

Redheadedbomb · 11-08-2009, 07:39 PM

I would have to say that is very normal. I know that I was exhausted for quite a bit and slowly got my energy back little by little. I do know that one of my friends is a surgery nurse and she said that for every hour under anesthesia it take up to 30 days to recover fully. Take it easy, enjoy those naps! You deserve a break and healing takes time!

10-29-2009, 05:14 PM	#1
SgtsArmyWife Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: oz Posts: 77 Thanks: 62 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts	Normal to be so tired. 10 days PO and Im so tired I feel like Ive been druged. I nap during the day and go to bed and 8:30. I take it as easy as I can in between considering Im caring for 3-5 kids during that time. But still, I cant believe how tired I am still. I read about you all going and doing things and I have yet to have the energy to do my make up. I just am emotionally spent and want to feel normal again PLUS my boob wont stop squeaking and its pissing me off! __________________

10-29-2009, 10:28 PM	#2
mia2 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 59 Thanks: 12 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	At 3-4 weeks I've been exhausted too. Usually around 2:30 in the afternoon onwards... going to bed early, but still so tired during the day. Maybe the healing takes it out of us? __________________ [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/] [COLOR="Purple"]age 39 125 lbs 5'4" pre-ba: 34AAA post-BA: at least a 34 B so far... ba date: sept 28, 2009! size: 300cc overfilled to 325cc mentor smooth round under muscle periareolar nipple reduction

10-29-2009, 10:49 PM	#3
lucygirl Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin Posts: 133 Thanks: 66 Thanked 41 Times in 40 Posts	I'm 2 weeks out tomorrow and am still super tired! I get plenty of sleep and am back to work so I really miss my afternoon nap!! I think surgery takes a lot of of you and everyone heals differently. I really think within a few more weeks things will be back to normal and you'll be feeling great. __________________ Lucygirl New boobies on Oct. 16th! Benelli lift 400cc right, 425cc left Saline, unders!

10-29-2009, 11:30 PM	#4
hotmom23 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 222 Thanks: 83 Thanked 93 Times in 89 Posts	I felt much like you for the first month post op, just normal activities(housework, shuffling kids around) would wipe me out. I have to say the past 2 weeks have finally been better! Hang in therem you will slowly get your energy back __________________ Pre B/A: 34 B Post B/A: 34 DD Rib Cage Measurement: 29" Implants:Inamed Style 68MP; 420cc f/t 440 cc Placement:Submuscular Incision Site: Inframammary Height: 5'5" Weight: 138 lbs B/A Date: September 9, 2009

10-29-2009, 11:50 PM	#5
LeesaK Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 147 Thanks: 46 Thanked 74 Times in 60 Posts	Surgery is traumatic for your body and now it's trying to heal....You'll gradually start to regain your energy but right now your healing. Relax and take care of the investments (.)(.) __________________ Before BL/BA Saggy 36 DD After Anchor Lift & Augmentation with 330 Saline Unders 36DD (maybe 36D) We'll see....

10-30-2009, 01:48 PM	#6
SgtsArmyWife Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: oz Posts: 77 Thanks: 62 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts	Thanks girls!! I was beginning to think I had some other medical issue since Im usually a go go go kinda girl!! Poor me!! __________________

10-30-2009, 02:10 PM	#7
sassie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Daytona Beach Florida Posts: 81 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 32 Posts	It was a good month before I got my energy back. I had my surgery on a Thursday and went back to work on Monday. I have a desk job so I thought it would be no problem. I was asleep every night by 8:30 and it was a job to stay up that late!!!!!! lol Hang in there, it'll get better soon. __________________ 5'4" 140lbs. Surgery date 8-6-09 550cc Smooth Round HP Mentor Memory Gel Overs Areola pre BA 38 small B post BA 38 D :)

10-30-2009, 03:07 PM	#8
fancyk17 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: East Berlin, Pennsylvania Posts: 113 Thanks: 26 Thanked 38 Times in 36 Posts	I've had all the same tiredness everyone is talking about as well at 10 days post. Even talking to people on the phone for more than 15 minutes, I find myself taking deep breaths and getting winded VERY quickly. Then I'm ready for a nap! Not too mention I got my first period yesterday since my ba! The cramping has not helped the tummy tuck and for the past 3 days my breasts were swollen like the first day - thought it had something to do with going back to work.... Periods..... UGH! They say sleep is the best thing to help the recovery process along.... Hello Midol PM! (it's BRAND NEW and it works wonders!) YEH!!!!! __________________ 31 years old, mother of 13 y/o daughter 125 lbs, 5'6" Ribcage 30" Pre op: 34 A/B Post op: So far - DD, but hoping for a DDD BA Date: October 19th, 2009 500cc Allergan/Natrelle Silicone, HP, Overs, Crease incision Mini tt done as well Dr. Neves, Hershey PA HAVE 1 MONTH POST OP PICS UP!!

10-31-2009, 01:51 PM	#9
ladydraggin5302 WELCOME TO YOUR NEW ADDICTION :-) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spring Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 22 Posts	I definately think it hits us all today is only my 4th day but I fall asleep sitting up talking on the couch just waiting for someone to reply... Its like having the flu your body used up all its energy and more just trying to build ya back up

10-31-2009, 10:03 PM	#10
stolz I now know what "sexy" feels like Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mid North Coast, NSW Australia Posts: 243 Thanks: 36 Thanked 54 Times in 52 Posts	I started to come good after about 10days. My first day at work was a HUGE struggle as I was used to having a nap in the arvo. I went back in my first week and did 3 days. I've spent most of the weekend sleeping. Its taking me a while to get over it all. __________________ 5'7" 136lbs/62kgs Pre BA - hollow 32D/10D (C cup of tissue) Post BA - Haven't been measured yet. Hoping for a 32F 450cc HP unders both sides Ribcage 30" BWD 13cm BA date - 16th October 09

11-01-2009, 12:18 PM	#11
michirukim Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 278 Thanks: 84 Thanked 75 Times in 72 Posts	Just sleep as much as you can (if you can in between taking care of kids). You'll be better much sooner or later. You just need time to heal. __________________ 5'5 108 lbs Pre-BA: 32AAA Post-BA: 32D/34C so far 450 silicone HP, under the muscle Surgery date: July 1st, 2009 Dr. Robert Tornambe

11-01-2009, 11:40 PM	#12
HispanicMom Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 195 Thanks: 41 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts	that has been one of my main issues. I get drained sooo easily from daily things I always do. I knew I'd be tired after surgery but didn't still expect it a week out. Good question and glad I'm not the only one feeling tired and drugged up when I'm NOT! __________________ Age: 27 Height: 5" 4" Weight: 100lbs Pre BA: 32-34A Post BA: Hoping for a 32-34D Implants: Saline, 360 cc's, unders, crease incision Surgery: October 23, 2009 @ 6:15am! Both sides filled to 390 ccs's!!!!

11-02-2009, 01:47 AM	#13
msmisty Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern, California Posts: 884 Thanks: 388 Thanked 436 Times in 316 Posts	at 10 days post op, its pretty normal to be tired. if you're still taking pain meds, those usually make you feel tired too. you have to keep in mind that your body is healing and that definitely takes its toll. i think i was tired for the first month or so and then i gradually started feeling better... __________________

11-06-2009, 08:52 PM	#15
sweetm Two weeks out and boobs are shrinking! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 304 Thanks: 118 Thanked 149 Times in 125 Posts	Wow - I just read this thread and wanted to say thanks to everyone who has posted. I'm on Day 3 post-op and have been abnormally tired (can only stay awake 2-3 hours at a time). Like SgtArmyWife, I'm usually the up and about type (even when I'm sick)... but this BA has knocked me on my butt. I don't like being so tired, but at least your experiences have given me a heads up on what to expect next week when I go back to school. I love this forum. __________________ 5'6" 125 pounds Pre BA: 34 A/small B Post BA: Hoping for a full C. 330cc mod profile, round, textured, under the muscle, crease incision BA on November 3, 2009!

11-06-2009, 10:19 PM	#16
goldie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Venice, Florida Posts: 195 Thanks: 9 Thanked 100 Times in 78 Posts	I was exhausted for the first month, seemed like I couldn't get through the day without a 3:30 nap. I have a desk job and the first week after surgery was horrible, all I did was work and sleep. It does get better, you just need to heal. Take it easy or as easy as you can with the kids, and give yourself some time. __________________ 5'6 105lbs. + or - a few pre ba 34AA post ba 34D ? still waiting to drop Update! Started to D & F-DD so far! 400cc, Natrelle Saline, Round, MP, Under

11-06-2009, 10:27 PM	#17
Rosebud11 Will my lefty ever look like my righty??? Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 571 Thanks: 120 Thanked 253 Times in 198 Posts	It takes about a full month to get your energy back. Hang in there, it will get better! __________________ Pre BA - asymmetrical 36 B (but I think I was wearing the wrong band size...maybe should have been a 34 - my ribcage is 29") Post BA - 400 and 450 cc's; high profile; under muscle;areola incision; Mentor Memory Gel Silicone; Post BA Size - 34DD www.justbreastimplants.com/Cohen/

11-06-2009, 10:33 PM	#18
tranner Look to THIS day...for it IS life! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oakville Ontario Posts: 350 Thanks: 154 Thanked 258 Times in 174 Posts	Awwwww, sorry you're still feeling so tired, we all heal at different rates and fatigue is the bodies way of slowing us down. My goodness, running after 3-5 kids everyday, I'd be exhaused without having surgery!!!! Hang in there __________________ 47 years young 5'4", 120 lbs 20 years of amazing love from my Hubby Mom to two breastfed kids Surgery Date: July 22, 2009 Pre BA 34A - Post BA 34 C/Small D 360 gm Natrelle shaped Gels "Overs" "Why didn't I do this sooner?"

11-08-2009, 06:55 PM	#19
stolz I now know what "sexy" feels like Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mid North Coast, NSW Australia Posts: 243 Thanks: 36 Thanked 54 Times in 52 Posts	I'm 3 and a half weeks post op now and still struggling To the point where I wake up with watery eyes. I am at work now and have been awake for 4hrs now and still feel as tired as when I woke up. Debating whether to go to the doctor for a blood test or if this is still normal? I am taking a multi vitamin to try and help with all this but doesnt seem to be helping much. __________________ 5'7" 136lbs/62kgs Pre BA - hollow 32D/10D (C cup of tissue) Post BA - Haven't been measured yet. Hoping for a 32F 450cc HP unders both sides Ribcage 30" BWD 13cm BA date - 16th October 09

11-08-2009, 07:39 PM	#20
Redheadedbomb "Hooterville! I am home!" Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lafayette, Indiana Posts: 131 Thanks: 63 Thanked 37 Times in 33 Posts	I would have to say that is very normal. I know that I was exhausted for quite a bit and slowly got my energy back little by little. I do know that one of my friends is a surgery nurse and she said that for every hour under anesthesia it take up to 30 days to recover fully. Take it easy, enjoy those naps! You deserve a break and healing takes time! __________________ Girls born July 30, 2009 Pre BA: 32/34 A/barely B Post BA: 32DDD/F 450 cc Mentor Smooth Silicone Mod+ /Overs/ Crease incision 5' 3" 121#

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