So Sleepy...

I get up at 6:30 and by 8 I am so ready to take a nap. Is there something wrong that I need to call the doctor or is this just part of the recovery process? I am 4 1/2 weeks post op. I am so tired of being tired.

All normal. Weeks 3-5 were the worst because you expect to feel better but your body keeps saying "NO". I got very impatient at that point. I didn't want to wait to heal anymore. I got very sick and tired of being sick and tired. Don't be too hard on yourself. It does get better.

I'm two months post-op, and I still have occasional days when I feel that way. I also thought the one-month mark was the worst. My mind wanted my body to do more than my body could do, and there was still a lot of healing that needed to happen. It's frustrating, but continue to while you can.

I am four weeks today and if I'm up on my feet for 1-2 hours, I feel done for the day. I think it's terrible, but I think our bodies just have so much work already with the healing that the energy reserve gets zapped. I think it's important to gradually become more and more active to rebuild your stamina but to also listen to your body and rest when you need to.

I'm with you!! I just hit my five week mark today. I went for a 30 minute walk today and well, I needed a two hour nap afterwards. My belly aches and I don't feel like doing too much else. I can't wait to not be in pain, bored and more active!!

I am glad to hear I am not alone. My doctor said I could expect to be like that for a few more weeks but that it should be gradually better.

I did a few things over the weekend and I am so tired today. My body is also not ready to do the things my mind wants it to.

TVH/cystocele/rectocele repair 1/22/09