Why is week 3 plus a step back ?

It says so on the checkpoints, and I feel so.
Weeks 1 and 2, ok
Weeks 3 to 4, energy levels all time low.

Why ?
Is it due to hormones rebalancing itself ?
Is it due to internal stitches dissolving ?

Any sisters know the answer ?

I don't know the answer but will be looking for others to chime in. I am hoping that is not true because I really do feel good now and will be seriously upset if that changes.

CFlower,

I too am at Week 3 and feel the same as you! I actually felt better LAST week and was able to do more! Was more active during the day and slept better at night.

Perhaps someone has the answer for us.

Ronni

Hi there.

I don't know the answer either but I was the same, I'm 4 1/2 weeks done now so hoping for more energy from now on.

im 3 weeks post too feeling very tired not on strong meds now so why no energy.

same here and I went grocery shpping 3 weeks post op and hung out with my kids outside the house one nice evening..by late evening,I was in lot of pain and it's been 2 days since and I still have pain and tiredness..I am really scared coz I go back to work in 3 days..

Week 3 was worse for me too. Not pain wise, but major fatigue and weepy. It's just our body adjusting to the trauma, and the hormones, by end of week 4, I felt GREAT. Hang in there!!!!!

Wow, I can't believe I found this thread. Perfect timing! I went for my checkup at 2 1/2 weeks and told my doctor I felt great and had been feeling great for quite some time. Went back to work at two weeks thinking it would only get better. To my surprise, I started spotting around 3 weeks and into the 4th week it got a little heavier. Doctor said it was normal because the stitches were dissolving. So spotting, tired, and a little down in the 3rd and 4th week. I seriously felt better the day I came home from the hospital. I mean I didn't even take any pain medication and was feeling really up and positive. I am thinking it has taken a couple of weeks for my hormones to deplete. I am guessing that is the reason for this feeling. Just hope it gets better. Going to Mexico in a month!

I am in the club with you all- was doing great, lots of energy, went back to work in the city on Friday-Friday night I was in alot of pain, couldn't cook, have been taking it easy since. Pain is gone. I was/am a little concerned.

it's all a process.

I don't know why, but that is how it was for me... Just passed five weeks post op and feel like I've tuned a corner and am feeling more energetic now.