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On November 16,2022 I had surgery for a ruptured diverticulum and a temporary stoma. I have basically been pain free for several weeks ( although I have some discomfort in my gut ). And even though I am much better I still get fatigued in the evenings and a little nauseous in the morning. Is this normal. I have never had surgery before so I guess I thought I would be doing handsprings by now. Lol. Just curious as to what others have experienced. 
Thank You. 
Franklin 

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Surgery can play havoc on our bodies. Becoming fatigued is very normal and it can come on suddenly. I still have times I just hit the wall and my stamina is at 0 level. Hang in there you will get stronger and stronger. Nausea is also normal. I am not a doctor but I believe it because of an empty stomach or meds. Maybe a small snack before bed will help. Hang in there it does get better, it just takes time.

 

Hi gfk, I'm not sure what normal is but I was tired after surgery as well. Hope you feel better soon. 🌻

 


Bapostolas wrote:

Surgery can play havoc on our bodies. Becoming fatigued is very normal and it can come on suddenly. I still have times I just hit the wall and my stamina is at 0 level. Hang in there you will get s...

Thanks for reply. I am active. I think I just over do it sometimes. Went to church yesterday. Stood around and talked to people for a long time. Then went out to eat. Came home and crashed. It’s tempting to hang out in the recliner but my surgeon said “ be up and walking”. But I rest when I need to. My surgery was 9 weeks ago. 

 


Bapostolas wrote:

Surgery can play havoc on our bodies. Becoming fatigued is very normal and it can come on suddenly. I still have times I just hit the wall and my stamina is at 0 level. Hang in there you will get s...

Thanks for reply. I am active. I think I just over do it sometimes. Went to church yesterday. Stood around and talked to people for a long time. Then went out to eat. Came home and crashed. It’s tempting to hang out in the recliner but my surgeon said “ be up and walking”. But I rest when I need to. My surgery was 9 weeks ago. 

 


Bapostolas wrote:

Surgery can play havoc on our bodies. Becoming fatigued is very normal and it can come on suddenly. I still have times I just hit the wall and my stamina is at 0 level. Hang in there you will get s...

Not sure how I  posted that’s twice. 

 

I've had lots of surgery all I can say is fatigue is normal for me after surgery, it all takes a lot out on our bodies, nauseous yes but that's a normal daily thing for me from another health problem.

Might be to soon after surgery to show up yet but if fatigue continues a blood test for B12 deficiency would be worth asking your doctor about. 

 

It takes a while for our bodies to get back to normal after any surgery.  Rest when you need to. Listen to your body.

 

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