Lack of energy after gastric bypass surgery

by Deena
(Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, USA)

I had gastric bypass surgery, and not I sometimes lack energy. Do you have any suggestions for this?

How about electrolyte supplementation?

Thanks for your help!

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Lack of energy after gastric bypass surgery

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Increase your supplements
by: Lisa Nelson

I had gastric bypass surgery in 2000. I would recommend increasing your bariatric supplements.

Most surgeons advise very simple supplement requirements, but there are many studies documenting problems with nutrient deficiency in gastric bypass patients including increase in bone fractures, peripheral neuropathy and I believe addiction transfer.

One of the things that really helped me rebuild my nutrient reserves was finding a doctor that administers something called a Myers Cocktail. It is a nutrient cocktail administered via IV drip or push. It has been used for cancer patients and fibromyalgia patients, but it was worked very well for me. You no longer have to worry about your lack of absorption with this treatment so you no they are getting into your system.

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by: Mindy

I have known several people who had gastric bypass and know that they have to take several dietary supplements specifically formulated for weight loss surgery patients. Are you taking supplements?
If not, you might want to talk to your doc.

Since you are not getting what you normally would from your food intake, you may have to take some more supplements to get your energy back.

How long has it been since your surgery? Your energy level can take as long as 2 months to recovery after just the surgery.

Hope that helps, and good luck !

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