Guest guest Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 HI Robyn, How long was it since your surgery? I should know this but I can't remember. If it has been only four or five weeks yes you could be over doing it. I would get in touch with my PCP so that he/she can order some blood work. Even thought Dr. Baggs says it is normal it really wouldn't hurt to get in touch with your PCP and talk with him/her. I know for myself it did take quite a while before I felt like myself. Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 OK guys...i need some help here. I know that I've mentioned my extreme fatigue before (or at least I think so)...but yesterday took the cake (so to speak.) I was very tired all day, despite having slept more than 8 hours. (and no, I didn't sleep too much, I need between 8 and 9). I was so tired at work that my secretary thought I was being hypoglycemic. She gave me a cracker with peanut butter on it (being careful to make sure there was no sugar.) I was still so tired that I wound up crawling onto my floor with my little lumbar pillow, and I slept for 45 minutes on the floor of my office. When i woke up, I had a blankie on me that she had procured from somewhere. I was so out of it that I hadn't even realized she put it on me. When i got up, I wasn't much better. A client called (who is also a friend) and said he had talked to my secretary earlier, and that he was going to drive me home to SF and take a bus to his house. (he BARTS in.) I was so grateful to him, because I don't know how I could have driven home otherwise. People who talked to me yesterday and today said my voice sounded druggged it was so groggy. I was literally slurring my words. And no, I didn't take or drink anything. And no, I wasn't dumping because I hadn't had any sugar, and while there is some carbohydrate in the whole wheat cracker I ate, I was in that mode before I ate it. I find concentrating almost impossible. I write these e-mails, but writing about emotional stuff really doesn't take a lot of my brain power...I'm very intuitive by nature. But when it comes to making legal analysis...I just can't get motivated or stay focused enough to do it the way I usually do. Dr. Baggs keeps saying it's normal, but IS IT? I mean, anyone else out there this freakin' tired all of the time? And yes, I know I know..I'm recovering from major surgery. But I took 4 weeks off...and while I exercise...I don't think I'm overdoing it. Any advice? Any ideas? Robynnb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 WOW!! The symptoms that you described are all that I began to experience, (and still do, unfortunately), following the start of drug-therapy for my diagnosis of Graves disease. I wish you well, as I know how upsetting complete and total fatigue can feel!! And, no, I don't have any suggestions for you other than re-explaining to the doctor just how badly you are feeling, and how much it is effecting your work. Pam b (You don't think the fatigue could be related to your thyroid, do you?)Robynn wrote: OK guys...i need some help here. I know that I've mentioned my extreme fatigue before (or at least I think so)...but yesterday took the cake (so to speak.) I was very tired all day, despite having slept more than 8 hours. (and no, I didn't sleep too much, I need between 8 and 9).I was so tired at work that my secretary thought I was being hypoglycemic. She gave me a cracker with peanut butter on it (being careful to make sure there was no sugar.) I was still so tired that I wound up crawling onto my floor with my little lumbar pillow, and I slept for 45 minutes on the floor of my office. When i woke up, I had a blankie on me that she had procured from somewhere. I was so out of it that I hadn't even realized she put it on me.When i got up, I wasn't much better. A client called (who is also a friend) and said he had talked to my secretary earlier, and that he was going to drive me home to SF and take a bus to his house. (he BARTS in.) I was so grateful to him, because I don't know how I could have driven home otherwise.People who talked to me yesterday and today said my voice sounded druggged it was so groggy. I was literally slurring my words. And no, I didn't take or drink anything. And no, I wasn't dumping because I hadn't had any sugar, and while there is some carbohydrate in the whole wheat cracker I ate, I was in that mode before I ate it.I find concentrating almost impossible. I write these e-mails, but writing about emotional stuff really doesn't take a lot of my brain power...I'm very intuitive by nature. But when it comes to making legal analysis...I just can't get motivated or stay focused enough to do it the way I usually do.Dr. Baggs keeps saying it's normal, but IS IT? I mean, anyone else out there this freakin' tired all of the time?And yes, I know I know..I'm recovering from major surgery. But I took 4 weeks off...and while I exercise...I don't think I'm overdoing it. Any advice? Any ideas?Robynnb__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Robynn, I'm sorry you are feeling so poorly. I can honestly say that I don't think you are getting enough calories in daily. I also think that the vitamin and mineral supplementation Kaiser has us do is not adequate. If I were you, I would join the OSSG vitamin group, check out the files, ask explain your situation to the group, and see what comes of it. Vitalady is helping me set up a whole new vite regimen for myself, practically as I type. I can't wait to get started. I'm having muscle spasms and some vision issues. What are you taking in the way of B vites? Laurie ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Oh, btw, I can pass on what she is recommending to me if you are interested. I just printed up the list, now I am going to go check out the products on the web. I sure do hope you feel better. Laurie > OK guys...i need some help here. I know that I've mentioned my > extreme fatigue before (or at least I think so)...but yesterday took > the cake (so to speak.) I was very tired all day, despite having > slept more than 8 hours. (and no, I didn't sleep too much, I need > between 8 and 9). > > I was so tired at work that my secretary thought I was being > hypoglycemic. She gave me a cracker with peanut butter on it (being > careful to make sure there was no sugar.) I was still so tired that > I wound up crawling onto my floor with my little lumbar pillow, and I > slept for 45 minutes on the floor of my office. When i woke up, I > had a blankie on me that she had procured from somewhere. I was so > out of it that I hadn't even realized she put it on me. > > When i got up, I wasn't much better. A client called (who is also a > friend) and said he had talked to my secretary earlier, and that he > was going to drive me home to SF and take a bus to his house. (he > BARTS in.) I was so grateful to him, because I don't know how I > could have driven home otherwise. > > People who talked to me yesterday and today said my voice sounded > druggged it was so groggy. I was literally slurring my words. And > no, I didn't take or drink anything. And no, I wasn't dumping > because I hadn't had any sugar, and while there is some carbohydrate > in the whole wheat cracker I ate, I was in that mode before I ate it. > > I find concentrating almost impossible. I write these e-mails, but > writing about emotional stuff really doesn't take a lot of my brain > power...I'm very intuitive by nature. But when it comes to making > legal analysis...I just can't get motivated or stay focused enough to > do it the way I usually do. > > Dr. Baggs keeps saying it's normal, but IS IT? I mean, anyone else > out there this freakin' tired all of the time? > > And yes, I know I know..I'm recovering from major surgery. But I > took 4 weeks off...and while I exercise...I don't think I'm overdoing > it. > > Any advice? Any ideas? > > Robynnb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 It's been 12 weeks tomorrow, Ramona... Robynnsweetgemlady656@... wrote: HI Robyn, How long was it since your surgery? I should know this but I can't remember. If it has been only four or five weeks yes you could be over doing it. I would get in touch with my PCP so that he/she can order some blood work. Even thought Dr. Baggs says it is normal it really wouldn't hurt to get in touch with your PCP and talk with him/her. I know for myself it did take quite a while before I felt like myself. Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 I do the Bariatric Advantage multi-vitamin (2 each day), 1 iron, 3 calcium citrate and a b-12 every day. RobynnLLLORY@... wrote: Robynn, I'm sorry you are feeling so poorly. I canhonestly say that I don't think you are getting enoughcalories in daily. I also think that the vitamin andmineral supplementation Kaiser has us do is notadequate. If I were you, I would join the OSSGvitamin group, check out the files, ask explain yoursituation to the group, and see what comes of it. Vitalady is helping me set up a whole new vite regimenfor myself, practically as I type. I can't wait toget started. I'm having muscle spasms and some visionissues. What are you taking in the way of B vites?Laurie ____________________________________________________Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 I don't know what it is related to, but it isn't fun. my brother has Graves disease. he had to have his thyroid ablazed. RobynnPamela wrote: WOW!! The symptoms that you described are all that I began to experience, (and still do, unfortunately), following the start of drug-therapy for my diagnosis of Graves disease. I wish you well, as I know how upsetting complete and total fatigue can feel!! And, no, I don't have any suggestions for you other than re-explaining to the doctor just how badly you are feeling, and how much it is effecting your work. Pam b (You don't think the fatigue could be related to your thyroid, do you?)Robynn wrote: OK guys...i need some help here. I know that I've mentioned my extreme fatigue before (or at least I think so)...but yesterday took the cake (so to speak.) I was very tired all day, despite having slept more than 8 hours. (and no, I didn't sleep too much, I need between 8 and 9).I was so tired at work that my secretary thought I was being hypoglycemic. She gave me a cracker with peanut butter on it (being careful to make sure there was no sugar.) I was still so tired that I wound up crawling onto my floor with my little lumbar pillow, and I slept for 45 minutes on the floor of my office. When i woke up, I had a blankie on me that she had procured from somewhere. I was so out of it that I hadn't even realized she put it on me.When i got up, I wasn't much better. A client called (who is also a friend) and said he had talked to my secretary earlier, and that he was going to drive me home to SF and take a bus to his house. (he BARTS in.) I was so grateful to him, because I don't know how I could have driven home otherwise.People who talked to me yesterday and today said my voice sounded druggged it was so groggy. I was literally slurring my words. And no, I didn't take or drink anything. And no, I wasn't dumping because I hadn't had any sugar, and while there is some carbohydrate in the whole wheat cracker I ate, I was in that mode before I ate it.I find concentrating almost impossible. I write these e-mails, but writing about emotional stuff really doesn't take a lot of my brain power...I'm very intuitive by nature. But when it comes to making legal analysis...I just can't get motivated or stay focused enough to do it the way I usually do.Dr. Baggs keeps saying it's normal, but IS IT? I mean, anyone else out there this freakin' tired all of the time?And yes, I know I know..I'm recovering from major surgery. But I took 4 weeks off...and while I exercise...I don't think I'm overdoing it. Any advice? Any ideas?Robynnb __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 My Little Robynn, I'm really worried that you're not getting enough rest. I think you're balancing quite a bit between work, the french connection and of course US! I'd like to prescribe a few super lazy days although I don't think that will be happening with the 1st round of french visitors. Take care of yourself and if you ever need anything I'm only a few city districts away Azin > OK guys...i need some help here. I know that I've mentioned my > extreme fatigue before (or at least I think so)...but yesterday took > the cake (so to speak.) I was very tired all day, despite having > slept more than 8 hours. (and no, I didn't sleep too much, I need > between 8 and 9). > > I was so tired at work that my secretary thought I was being > hypoglycemic. She gave me a cracker with peanut butter on it (being > careful to make sure there was no sugar.) I was still so tired that > I wound up crawling onto my floor with my little lumbar pillow, and I > slept for 45 minutes on the floor of my office. When i woke up, I > had a blankie on me that she had procured from somewhere. I was so > out of it that I hadn't even realized she put it on me. > > When i got up, I wasn't much better. A client called (who is also a > friend) and said he had talked to my secretary earlier, and that he > was going to drive me home to SF and take a bus to his house. (he > BARTS in.) I was so grateful to him, because I don't know how I > could have driven home otherwise. > > People who talked to me yesterday and today said my voice sounded > druggged it was so groggy. I was literally slurring my words. And > no, I didn't take or drink anything. And no, I wasn't dumping > because I hadn't had any sugar, and while there is some carbohydrate > in the whole wheat cracker I ate, I was in that mode before I ate it. > > I find concentrating almost impossible. I write these e-mails, but > writing about emotional stuff really doesn't take a lot of my brain > power...I'm very intuitive by nature. But when it comes to making > legal analysis...I just can't get motivated or stay focused enough to > do it the way I usually do. > > Dr. Baggs keeps saying it's normal, but IS IT? I mean, anyone else > out there this freakin' tired all of the time? > > And yes, I know I know..I'm recovering from major surgery. But I > took 4 weeks off...and while I exercise...I don't think I'm overdoing > it. > > Any advice? Any ideas? > > Robynnb > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Thanks Azin...I wish I could be lazy...I just have too much work to do....Sigh.. robynn To bed now. Again (took naps earlier.)"Azeeeeeeeeeeen! (the excitement is optional)" wrote: My Little Robynn,I'm really worried that you're not getting enough rest. I think you're balancing quite a bit between work, the french connection and of course US! I'd like to prescribe a few super lazy days although I don't think that will be happening with the 1st round of french visitors.Take care of yourself and if you ever need anything I'm only a few city districts away ;)Azin > OK guys...i need some help here. I know that I've mentioned my > extreme fatigue before (or at least I think so)...but yesterday took > the cake (so to speak.) I was very tired all day, despite having > slept more than 8 hours. (and no, I didn't sleep too much, I need > between 8 and 9).> > I was so tired at work that my secretary thought I was being > hypoglycemic. She gave me a cracker with peanut butter on it (being > careful to make sure there was no sugar.) I was still so tired that > I wound up crawling onto my floor with my little lumbar pillow, and I > slept for 45 minutes on the floor of my office. When i woke up, I > had a blankie on me that she had procured from somewhere. I was so > out of it that I hadn't even realized she put it on me.> > When i got up, I wasn't much better. A client called (who is also a > friend) and said he had talked to my secretary earlier, and that he > was going to drive me home to SF and take a bus to his house. (he > BARTS in.) I was so grateful to him, because I don't know how I > could have driven home otherwise.> > People who talked to me yesterday and today said my voice sounded > druggged it was so groggy. I was literally slurring my words. And > no, I didn't take or drink anything. And no, I wasn't dumping > because I hadn't had any sugar, and while there is some carbohydrate > in the whole wheat cracker I ate, I was in that mode before I ate it.> > I find concentrating almost impossible. I write these e-mails, but > writing about emotional stuff really doesn't take a lot of my brain > power...I'm very intuitive by nature. But when it comes to making > legal analysis...I just can't get motivated or stay focused enough to > do it the way I usually do.> > Dr. Baggs keeps saying it's normal, but IS IT? I mean, anyone else > out there this freakin' tired all of the time?> > And yes, I know I know..I'm recovering from major surgery. But I > took 4 weeks off...and while I exercise...I don't think I'm overdoing > it. > > Any advice? Any ideas?> > Robynnb> > > > > __________________________________________________> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Yeah, Kaiser wants to "nuke", (it's actually radiation treatment), my thyroid as well, but I am resistant. I know that once they eradicate the "thing", my life will literally depend upon medication. At least for right now, my thyroid still works, albeit rather poorly. Again, my thoughts are with you. Unless a person has experienced "extreme fatigue", it's hard to imagine how truly awful, mind-numbing and depressing it can be. Pam b PS Is your brother on Tapazol, and if so, does he have any of the side-effects? (such as the fatigue, etc) Just curious... Robynn VanPatten wrote: I don't know what it is related to, but it isn't fun. my brother has Graves disease. he had to have his thyroid ablazed. RobynnPamela wrote: WOW!! The symptoms that you described are all that I began to experience, (and still do, unfortunately), following the start of drug-therapy for my diagnosis of Graves disease. I wish you well, as I know how upsetting complete and total fatigue can feel!! And, no, I don't have any suggestions for you other than re-explaining to the doctor just how badly you are feeling, and how much it is effecting your work. Pam b (You don't think the fatigue could be related to your thyroid, do you?)Robynn wrote: OK guys...i need some help here. I know that I've mentioned my extreme fatigue before (or at least I think so)...but yesterday took the cake (so to speak.) I was very tired all day, despite having slept more than 8 hours. (and no, I didn't sleep too much, I need between 8 and 9).I was so tired at work that my secretary thought I was being hypoglycemic. She gave me a cracker with peanut butter on it (being careful to make sure there was no sugar.) I was still so tired that I wound up crawling onto my floor with my little lumbar pillow, and I slept for 45 minutes on the floor of my office. When i woke up, I had a blankie on me that she had procured from somewhere. I was so out of it that I hadn't even realized she put it on me.When i got up, I wasn't much better. A client called (who is also a friend) and said he had talked to my secretary earlier, and that he was going to drive me home to SF and take a bus to his house. (he BARTS in.) I was so grateful to him, because I don't know how I could have driven home otherwise.People who talked to me yesterday and today said my voice sounded druggged it was so groggy. I was literally slurring my words. And no, I didn't take or drink anything. And no, I wasn't dumping because I hadn't had any sugar, and while there is some carbohydrate in the whole wheat cracker I ate, I was in that mode before I ate it.I find concentrating almost impossible. I write these e-mails, but writing about emotional stuff really doesn't take a lot of my brain power...I'm very intuitive by nature. But when it comes to making legal analysis...I just can't get motivated or stay focused enough to do it the way I usually do.Dr. Baggs keeps saying it's normal, but IS IT? I mean, anyone else out there this freakin' tired all of the time?And yes, I know I know..I'm recovering from major surgery. But I took 4 weeks off...and while I exercise...I don't think I'm overdoing it. Any advice? Any ideas?Robynnb __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 I think that Azin may be on to something here, especially with your comment of having "too much work to do..." Sounds as if you just need to take a couple of days off, even if you think that you would not be able to. Put it this way, how effective are you truly, if you are constantly feeling exhausted? If you were to take two or three days "away", you may possibly find yourself renewed, and consequently much more effective and efficient... just a thought. Pam b PS I still think, however, that you should consider getting a "work-up" done. Have your PCP check hormone levels, thyroid levels, etc. Robynn VanPatten wrote: Thanks Azin...I wish I could be lazy...I just have too much work to do....Sigh.. robynn To bed now. Again (took naps earlier.)"Azeeeeeeeeeeen! (the excitement is optional)" wrote: My Little Robynn,I'm really worried that you're not getting enough rest. I think you're balancing quite a bit between work, the french connection and of course US! I'd like to prescribe a few super lazy days although I don't think that will be happening with the 1st round of french visitors.Take care of yourself and if you ever need anything I'm only a few city districts away ;)Azin > OK guys...i need some help here. I know that I've mentioned my > extreme fatigue before (or at least I think so)...but yesterday took > the cake (so to speak.) I was very tired all day, despite having > slept more than 8 hours. (and no, I didn't sleep too much, I need > between 8 and 9).> > I was so tired at work that my secretary thought I was being > hypoglycemic. She gave me a cracker with peanut butter on it (being > careful to make sure there was no sugar.) I was still so tired that > I wound up crawling onto my floor with my little lumbar pillow, and I > slept for 45 minutes on the floor of my office. When i woke up, I > had a blankie on me that she had procured from somewhere. I was so > out of it that I hadn't even realized she put it on me.> > When i got up, I wasn't much better. A client called (who is also a > friend) and said he had talked to my secretary earlier, and that he > was going to drive me home to SF and take a bus to his house. (he > BARTS in.) I was so grateful to him, because I don't know how I > could have driven home otherwise.> > People who talked to me yesterday and today said my voice sounded > druggged it was so groggy. I was literally slurring my words. And > no, I didn't take or drink anything. And no, I wasn't dumping > because I hadn't had any sugar, and while there is some carbohydrate > in the whole wheat cracker I ate, I was in that mode before I ate it.> > I find concentrating almost impossible. I write these e-mails, but > writing about emotional stuff really doesn't take a lot of my brain > power...I'm very intuitive by nature. But when it comes to making > legal analysis...I just can't get motivated or stay focused enough to > do it the way I usually do.> > Dr. Baggs keeps saying it's normal, but IS IT? I mean, anyone else > out there this freakin' tired all of the time?> > And yes, I know I know..I'm recovering from major surgery. But I > took 4 weeks off...and while I exercise...I don't think I'm overdoing > it. > > Any advice? Any ideas?> > Robynnb> > > > > __________________________________________________> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Robyn I would really recommend you in get in touch with your PCP. I don't think it is normal that you should be so tired. Especially since it has been 4 months. We can all give you suggestions but it is better that you get another medical opinion. After surgery I was more in touch with my PCP than the surgeon for my medical needs. Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Hi Robynn- Gosh sorry you had that happen at work, it happened to me once, but it was lunch time and i slept for like an hour and 15 minutes, it wasnt as exteme as you explained but my doctor told me that after 6 months it should get better and when you lose a lot it takes a toll on your body and you expend a lot of energy losing the weight that exhausts you. Also the anthesia is still not out of your system. Another thing that i noticed for me is that on some days when i am more tired than others i reflect back and realize i didnt drink crap on the water................that is getting better for me though. the only other thing i can think of is to get some lab work ordered.............I hope you get this to read, because for some reason everytime you post it never comes through in me email........................but i see other people comment on your emails and occasionally your email is in their response. Worried about you ColleenLaurie wrote: Oh, btw, I can pass on what she is recommending to me if you are interested. I just printed up the list, now I am going to go check out the products on the web. I sure do hope you feel better. Laurie> OK guys...i need some help here. I know that I've mentioned my > extreme fatigue before (or at least I think so)...but yesterday took > the cake (so to speak.) I was very tired all day, despite having > slept more than 8 hours. (and no, I didn't sleep too much, I need > between 8 and 9).> > I was so tired at work that my secretary thought I was being > hypoglycemic. She gave me a cracker with peanut butter on it (being > careful to make sure there was no sugar.) I was still so tired that > I wound up crawling onto my floor with my little lumbar pillow, and I > slept for 45 minutes on the floor of my office. When i woke up, I > had a blankie on me that she had procured from somewhere. I was so > out of it that I hadn't even realized she put it on me.> > When i got up, I wasn't much better. A client called (who is also a > friend) and said he had talked to my secretary earlier, and that he > was going to drive me home to SF and take a bus to his house. (he > BARTS in.) I was so grateful to him, because I don't know how I > could have driven home otherwise.> > People who talked to me yesterday and today said my voice sounded > druggged it was so groggy. I was literally slurring my words. And > no, I didn't take or drink anything. And no, I wasn't dumping > because I hadn't had any sugar, and while there is some carbohydrate > in the whole wheat cracker I ate, I was in that mode before I ate it.> > I find concentrating almost impossible. I write these e-mails, but > writing about emotional stuff really doesn't take a lot of my brain > power...I'm very intuitive by nature. But when it comes to making > legal analysis...I just can't get motivated or stay focused enough to > do it the way I usually do.> > Dr. Baggs keeps saying it's normal, but IS IT? I mean, anyone else > out there this freakin' tired all of the time?> > And yes, I know I know..I'm recovering from major surgery. But I > took 4 weeks off...and while I exercise...I don't think I'm overdoing > it. > > Any advice? Any ideas?> > Robynnb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Robynn It is NOT normal to be THAT fatigued!! Are you taking B12?? You might need to do injections. What about iron? You may need to take more than one and definitely more than whats in your multivitamin!! Please please go to the ER!! Huggles...Im sooooo worried about You!!!!! > OK guys...i need some help here. I know that I've mentioned my > extreme fatigue before (or at least I think so)...but yesterday took > the cake (so to speak.) I was very tired all day, despite having > slept more than 8 hours. (and no, I didn't sleep too much, I need > between 8 and 9). > > I was so tired at work that my secretary thought I was being > hypoglycemic. She gave me a cracker with peanut butter on it (being > careful to make sure there was no sugar.) I was still so tired that > I wound up crawling onto my floor with my little lumbar pillow, and I > slept for 45 minutes on the floor of my office. When i woke up, I > had a blankie on me that she had procured from somewhere. I was so > out of it that I hadn't even realized she put it on me. > > When i got up, I wasn't much better. A client called (who is also a > friend) and said he had talked to my secretary earlier, and that he > was going to drive me home to SF and take a bus to his house. (he > BARTS in.) I was so grateful to him, because I don't know how I > could have driven home otherwise. > > People who talked to me yesterday and today said my voice sounded > druggged it was so groggy. I was literally slurring my words. And > no, I didn't take or drink anything. And no, I wasn't dumping > because I hadn't had any sugar, and while there is some carbohydrate > in the whole wheat cracker I ate, I was in that mode before I ate it. > > I find concentrating almost impossible. I write these e-mails, but > writing about emotional stuff really doesn't take a lot of my brain > power...I'm very intuitive by nature. But when it comes to making > legal analysis...I just can't get motivated or stay focused enough to > do it the way I usually do. > > Dr. Baggs keeps saying it's normal, but IS IT? I mean, anyone else > out there this freakin' tired all of the time? > > And yes, I know I know..I'm recovering from major surgery. But I > took 4 weeks off...and while I exercise...I don't think I'm overdoing > it. > > Any advice? Any ideas? > > Robynnb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Hey Bren... I'm taking a supplemental iron every day in addition to my multi. I've wondered about the shots, too. I've mentioned this to Dr. Baggs, and he says the shots usually work for a day or so, but that's it. He seems to think it's normal, he has said twice that it's "normal". I think it's abnormal. But the ER sucks. I'm going to call my PCP, I think. Robynn Diane Duenas wrote: RobynnIt is NOT normal to be THAT fatigued!! Are you taking B12?? You might need to do injections. What about iron? You may need to take more than one and definitely more than whats in your multivitamin!! Please please go to the ER!! Huggles...Im sooooo worried about You!!!!!> OK guys...i need some help here. I know that I've mentioned my > extreme fatigue before (or at least I think so)...but yesterday took > the cake (so to speak.) I was very tired all day, despite having > slept more than 8 hours. (and no, I didn't sleep too much, I need > between 8 and 9).> > I was so tired at work that my secretary thought I was being > hypoglycemic. She gave me a cracker with peanut butter on it (being > careful to make sure there was no sugar.) I was still so tired that > I wound up crawling onto my floor with my little lumbar pillow, and I > slept for 45 minutes on the floor of my office. When i woke up, I > had a blankie on me that she had procured from somewhere. I was so > out of it that I hadn't even realized she put it on me.> > When i got up, I wasn't much better. A client called (who is also a > friend) and said he had talked to my secretary earlier, and that he > was going to drive me home to SF and take a bus to his house. (he > BARTS in.) I was so grateful to him, because I don't know how I > could have driven home otherwise.> > People who talked to me yesterday and today said my voice sounded > druggged it was so groggy. I was literally slurring my words. And > no, I didn't take or drink anything. And no, I wasn't dumping > because I hadn't had any sugar, and while there is some carbohydrate > in the whole wheat cracker I ate, I was in that mode before I ate it.> > I find concentrating almost impossible. I write these e-mails, but > writing about emotional stuff really doesn't take a lot of my brain > power...I'm very intuitive by nature. But when it comes to making > legal analysis...I just can't get motivated or stay focused enough to > do it the way I usually do.> > Dr. Baggs keeps saying it's normal, but IS IT? I mean, anyone else > out there this freakin' tired all of the time?> > And yes, I know I know..I'm recovering from major surgery. But I > took 4 weeks off...and while I exercise...I don't think I'm overdoing > it. > > Any advice? Any ideas?> > Robynnb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Thanks Colleen...I wonder why my messages aren't coming through to you.., or Ramona or Shell...do any of you have any ideas for Colleen? I'm doing ok with the water, so I don't think that's it, but I'll pay close attention to it today and see if it makes a difference. RobynnColleen Garner wrote: Hi Robynn- Gosh sorry you had that happen at work, it happened to me once, but it was lunch time and i slept for like an hour and 15 minutes, it wasnt as exteme as you explained but my doctor told me that after 6 months it should get better and when you lose a lot it takes a toll on your body and you expend a lot of energy losing the weight that exhausts you. Also the anthesia is still not out of your system. Another thing that i noticed for me is that on some days when i am more tired than others i reflect back and realize i didnt drink crap on the water................that is getting better for me though. the only other thing i can think of is to get some lab work ordered.............I hope you get this to read, because for some reason everytime you post it never comes through in me email........................but i see other people comment on your emails and occasionally your email is in their response. Worried about you ColleenLaurie wrote: Oh, btw, I can pass on what she is recommending to me if you are interested. I just printed up the list, now I am going to go check out the products on the web. I sure do hope you feel better. Laurie> OK guys...i need some help here. I know that I've mentioned my > extreme fatigue before (or at least I think so)...but yesterday took > the cake (so to speak.) I was very tired all day, despite having > slept more than 8 hours. (and no, I didn't sleep too much, I need > between 8 and 9).> > I was so tired at work that my secretary thought I was being > hypoglycemic. She gave me a cracker with peanut butter on it (being > careful to make sure there was no sugar.) I was still so tired that > I wound up crawling onto my floor with my little lumbar pillow, and I > slept for 45 minutes on the floor of my office. When i woke up, I > had a blankie on me that she had procured from somewhere. I was so > out of it that I hadn't even realized she put it on me.> > When i got up, I wasn't much better. A client called (who is also a > friend) and said he had talked to my secretary earlier, and that he > was going to drive me home to SF and take a bus to his house. (he > BARTS in.) I was so grateful to him, because I don't know how I > could have driven home otherwise.> > People who talked to me yesterday and today said my voice sounded > druggged it was so groggy. I was literally slurring my words. And > no, I didn't take or drink anything. And no, I wasn't dumping > because I hadn't had any sugar, and while there is some carbohydrate > in the whole wheat cracker I ate, I was in that mode before I ate it.> > I find concentrating almost impossible. I write these e-mails, but > writing about emotional stuff really doesn't take a lot of my brain > power...I'm very intuitive by nature. But when it comes to making > legal analysis...I just can't get motivated or stay focused enough to > do it the way I usually do.> > Dr. Baggs keeps saying it's normal, but IS IT? I mean, anyone else > out there this freakin' tired all of the time?> > And yes, I know I know..I'm recovering from major surgery. But I > took 4 weeks off...and while I exercise...I don't think I'm overdoing > it. > > Any advice? Any ideas?> > Robynnb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Well, I'll have my PCP do those tests, that's a good idea. Also, i have a 3 day weekend coming up this week (and I'm taking Friday as well)...and while I'll have the French boys here, I'll try not to be too active. i'll rest a bit, too. RobynnPamela wrote: I think that Azin may be on to something here, especially with your comment of having "too much work to do..." Sounds as if you just need to take a couple of days off, even if you think that you would not be able to. Put it this way, how effective are you truly, if you are constantly feeling exhausted? If you were to take two or three days "away", you may possibly find yourself renewed, and consequently much more effective and efficient... just a thought. Pam b PS I still think, however, that you should consider getting a "work-up" done. Have your PCP check hormone levels, thyroid levels, etc. Robynn VanPatten wrote: Thanks Azin...I wish I could be lazy...I just have too much work to do....Sigh.. robynn To bed now. Again (took naps earlier.)"Azeeeeeeeeeeen! (the excitement is optional)" wrote: My Little Robynn,I'm really worried that you're not getting enough rest. I think you're balancing quite a bit between work, the french connection and of course US! I'd like to prescribe a few super lazy days although I don't think that will be happening with the 1st round of french visitors.Take care of yourself and if you ever need anything I'm only a few city districts away ;)Azin > OK guys...i need some help here. I know that I've mentioned my > extreme fatigue before (or at least I think so)...but yesterday took > the cake (so to speak.) I was very tired all day, despite having > slept more than 8 hours. (and no, I didn't sleep too much, I need > between 8 and 9).> > I was so tired at work that my secretary thought I was being > hypoglycemic. She gave me a cracker with peanut butter on it (being > careful to make sure there was no sugar.) I was still so tired that > I wound up crawling onto my floor with my little lumbar pillow, and I > slept for 45 minutes on the floor of my office. When i woke up, I > had a blankie on me that she had procured from somewhere. I was so > out of it that I hadn't even realized she put it on me.> > When i got up, I wasn't much better. A client called (who is also a > friend) and said he had talked to my secretary earlier, and that he > was going to drive me home to SF and take a bus to his house. (he > BARTS in.) I was so grateful to him, because I don't know how I > could have driven home otherwise.> > People who talked to me yesterday and today said my voice sounded > druggged it was so groggy. I was literally slurring my words. And > no, I didn't take or drink anything. And no, I wasn't dumping > because I hadn't had any sugar, and while there is some carbohydrate > in the whole wheat cracker I ate, I was in that mode before I ate it.> > I find concentrating almost impossible. I write these e-mails, but > writing about emotional stuff really doesn't take a lot of my brain > power...I'm very intuitive by nature. But when it comes to making > legal analysis...I just can't get motivated or stay focused enough to > do it the way I usually do.> > Dr. Baggs keeps saying it's normal, but IS IT? I mean, anyone else > out there this freakin' tired all of the time?> > And yes, I know I know..I'm recovering from major surgery. But I > took 4 weeks off...and while I exercise...I don't think I'm overdoing > it. > > Any advice? Any ideas?> > Robynnb> > > > > __________________________________________________> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 He takes two medicationis...Tapazol doesn't sound familiar. i think he's ok now. RobynnPamela wrote: Yeah, Kaiser wants to "nuke", (it's actually radiation treatment), my thyroid as well, but I am resistant. I know that once they eradicate the "thing", my life will literally depend upon medication. At least for right now, my thyroid still works, albeit rather poorly. Again, my thoughts are with you. Unless a person has experienced "extreme fatigue", it's hard to imagine how truly awful, mind-numbing and depressing it can be. Pam b PS Is your brother on Tapazol, and if so, does he have any of the side-effects? (such as the fatigue, etc) Just curious... Robynn VanPatten wrote: I don't know what it is related to, but it isn't fun. my brother has Graves disease. he had to have his thyroid ablazed. RobynnPamela wrote: WOW!! The symptoms that you described are all that I began to experience, (and still do, unfortunately), following the start of drug-therapy for my diagnosis of Graves disease. I wish you well, as I know how upsetting complete and total fatigue can feel!! And, no, I don't have any suggestions for you other than re-explaining to the doctor just how badly you are feeling, and how much it is effecting your work. Pam b (You don't think the fatigue could be related to your thyroid, do you?)Robynn wrote: OK guys...i need some help here. I know that I've mentioned my extreme fatigue before (or at least I think so)...but yesterday took the cake (so to speak.) I was very tired all day, despite having slept more than 8 hours. (and no, I didn't sleep too much, I need between 8 and 9).I was so tired at work that my secretary thought I was being hypoglycemic. She gave me a cracker with peanut butter on it (being careful to make sure there was no sugar.) I was still so tired that I wound up crawling onto my floor with my little lumbar pillow, and I slept for 45 minutes on the floor of my office. When i woke up, I had a blankie on me that she had procured from somewhere. I was so out of it that I hadn't even realized she put it on me.When i got up, I wasn't much better. A client called (who is also a friend) and said he had talked to my secretary earlier, and that he was going to drive me home to SF and take a bus to his house. (he BARTS in.) I was so grateful to him, because I don't know how I could have driven home otherwise.People who talked to me yesterday and today said my voice sounded druggged it was so groggy. I was literally slurring my words. And no, I didn't take or drink anything. And no, I wasn't dumping because I hadn't had any sugar, and while there is some carbohydrate in the whole wheat cracker I ate, I was in that mode before I ate it.I find concentrating almost impossible. I write these e-mails, but writing about emotional stuff really doesn't take a lot of my brain power...I'm very intuitive by nature. But when it comes to making legal analysis...I just can't get motivated or stay focused enough to do it the way I usually do.Dr. Baggs keeps saying it's normal, but IS IT? I mean, anyone else out there this freakin' tired all of the time?And yes, I know I know..I'm recovering from major surgery. But I took 4 weeks off...and while I exercise...I don't think I'm overdoing it. Any advice? Any ideas?Robynnb __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 I don't think it's normal at all Robynn. I take a daily b-12 PLUS I do one shot a month, about to go to 4 a month. Have you had your 3 month labs done yet? I really don't think you are eating enough calories a day for what you do. You are a busy busy gal! I'm telling you, I feel so much better when I do 2-3 shakes a day. The fatigue is gone! I'm only 2 weeks ahead of you and I've been doing the shakes for about a month now. Just my 2 cents... Tina > > OK guys...i need some help here. I know that I've mentioned my > > extreme fatigue before (or at least I think so)...but yesterday > took > > the cake (so to speak.) I was very tired all day, despite having > > slept more than 8 hours. (and no, I didn't sleep too much, I need > > between 8 and 9). > > > > I was so tired at work that my secretary thought I was being > > hypoglycemic. She gave me a cracker with peanut butter on it > (being > > careful to make sure there was no sugar.) I was still so tired > that > > I wound up crawling onto my floor with my little lumbar pillow, > and I > > slept for 45 minutes on the floor of my office. When i woke up, I > > had a blankie on me that she had procured from somewhere. I was > so > > out of it that I hadn't even realized she put it on me. > > > > When i got up, I wasn't much better. A client called (who is also > a > > friend) and said he had talked to my secretary earlier, and that > he > > was going to drive me home to SF and take a bus to his house. (he > > BARTS in.) I was so grateful to him, because I don't know how I > > could have driven home otherwise. > > > > People who talked to me yesterday and today said my voice sounded > > druggged it was so groggy. I was literally slurring my words. And > > no, I didn't take or drink anything. And no, I wasn't dumping > > because I hadn't had any sugar, and while there is some > carbohydrate > > in the whole wheat cracker I ate, I was in that mode before I ate > it. > > > > I find concentrating almost impossible. I write these e-mails, > but > > writing about emotional stuff really doesn't take a lot of my > brain > > power...I'm very intuitive by nature. But when it comes to making > > legal analysis...I just can't get motivated or stay focused enough > to > > do it the way I usually do. > > > > Dr. Baggs keeps saying it's normal, but IS IT? I mean, anyone > else > > out there this freakin' tired all of the time? > > > > And yes, I know I know..I'm recovering from major surgery. But I > > took 4 weeks off...and while I exercise...I don't think I'm > overdoing > > it. > > > > Any advice? Any ideas? > > > > Robynnb > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Thanks, Tina. I'll talk to my PCP about it. I did my 3 month labs yesterday (because my meeting with the Bariatric department isn't until the 22nd of September.) RobynnTina wrote: I don't think it's normal at all Robynn. I take a daily b-12 PLUS I do one shot a month, about to go to 4 a month. Have you had your 3 month labs done yet? I really don't think you are eating enough calories a day for what you do. You are a busy busy gal! I'm telling you, I feel so much better when I do 2-3 shakes a day. The fatigue is gone! I'm only 2 weeks ahead of you and I've been doing the shakes for about a month now. Just my 2 cents...Tina> > OK guys...i need some help here. I know that I've mentioned my > > extreme fatigue before (or at least I think so)...but yesterday > took > > the cake (so to speak.) I was very tired all day, despite having > > slept more than 8 hours. (and no, I didn't sleep too much, I need > > between 8 and 9).> > > > I was so tired at work that my secretary thought I was being > > hypoglycemic. She gave me a cracker with peanut butter on it > (being > > careful to make sure there was no sugar.) I was still so tired > that > > I wound up crawling onto my floor with my little lumbar pillow, > and I > > slept for 45 minutes on the floor of my office. When i woke up, I > > had a blankie on me that she had procured from somewhere. I was > so > > out of it that I hadn't even realized she put it on me.> > > > When i got up, I wasn't much better. A client called (who is also > a > > friend) and said he had talked to my secretary earlier, and that > he > > was going to drive me home to SF and take a bus to his house. (he > > BARTS in.) I was so grateful to him, because I don't know how I > > could have driven home otherwise.> > > > People who talked to me yesterday and today said my voice sounded > > druggged it was so groggy. I was literally slurring my words. And > > no, I didn't take or drink anything. And no, I wasn't dumping > > because I hadn't had any sugar, and while there is some > carbohydrate > > in the whole wheat cracker I ate, I was in that mode before I ate > it.> > > > I find concentrating almost impossible. I write these e-mails, > but > > writing about emotional stuff really doesn't take a lot of my > brain > > power...I'm very intuitive by nature. But when it comes to making > > legal analysis...I just can't get motivated or stay focused enough > to > > do it the way I usually do.> > > > Dr. Baggs keeps saying it's normal, but IS IT? I mean, anyone > else > > out there this freakin' tired all of the time?> > > > And yes, I know I know..I'm recovering from major surgery. But I > > took 4 weeks off...and while I exercise...I don't think I'm > overdoing > > it. > > > > Any advice? Any ideas?> > > > Robynnb> > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Robynn, it could be normal and it possibly could not. You know I am new at this two. I think given the fact of how much you are exercising and the little amount that you are able to consume just does not balance out. Dr. Fisher told us to do exercise that we could do the rest of our life. He said if that meant just walking then do that but you have to be honest about what it is you are doing. Are you drinking enough water? Are you taking the vitamins? Are you spending longer than normal hours on the job? Are you staying up too late with Mr. (don't fuss me out Robynn-smile). You have to become first honey. You have been on a emotional roller coaster and you still are. Could there be some depression lurking around because that will make you tired as well. Stress makes you tired. Knowing what I know about you...you are stressed. If you are truly concerned, go back to the doctor and see if you can see Dr. Fisher or Dr. Park. It does not mean that you don't trust Dr. Baggs, it only means that you want a second opinion and you are entitled to that. If you come in the office today, I will try to make some time on my calendar (yeah right - lol) to meet with you. I will definitely stop by your office to check on you. Its hard for me because I am not sure when you are at off site meetings or working from home or here. I will just start checking your calendar and making it a point to get over to see you. Big hug to you Robynn and I really hope you find out what is going on. Love ya dearly! Pam Marsh --- Robynn VanPatten robynnsf@...> wrote: > Thanks, Tina. I'll talk to my PCP about it. I did > my 3 month labs yesterday (because my meeting with > the Bariatric department isn't until the 22nd of > September.) > > Robynn > > Tina ma2two@...> wrote: > I don't think it's normal at all Robynn. I take a > daily b-12 PLUS I > do one shot a month, about to go to 4 a month. Have > you had your 3 > month labs done yet? > > I really don't think you are eating enough calories > a day for what > you do. You are a busy busy gal! I'm telling you, I > feel so much > better when I do 2-3 shakes a day. The fatigue is > gone! I'm only 2 > weeks ahead of you and I've been doing the shakes > for about a month > now. > > Just my 2 cents... > > Tina > > > > > OK guys...i need some help here. I know that > I've mentioned my > > > extreme fatigue before (or at least I think > so)...but yesterday > > took > > > the cake (so to speak.) I was very tired all > day, despite > having > > > slept more than 8 hours. (and no, I didn't > sleep too much, I > need > > > between 8 and 9). > > > > > > I was so tired at work that my secretary thought > I was being > > > hypoglycemic. She gave me a cracker with peanut > butter on it > > (being > > > careful to make sure there was no sugar.) I was > still so tired > > that > > > I wound up crawling onto my floor with my little > lumbar pillow, > > and I > > > slept for 45 minutes on the floor of my office. > When i woke up, > I > > > had a blankie on me that she had procured from > somewhere. I was > > so > > > out of it that I hadn't even realized she put it > on me. > > > > > > When i got up, I wasn't much better. A client > called (who is > also > > a > > > friend) and said he had talked to my secretary > earlier, and that > > he > > > was going to drive me home to SF and take a bus > to his house. > (he > > > BARTS in.) I was so grateful to him, because I > don't know how I > > > could have driven home otherwise. > > > > > > People who talked to me yesterday and today said > my voice > sounded > > > druggged it was so groggy. I was literally > slurring my words. > And > > > no, I didn't take or drink anything. And no, I > wasn't dumping > > > because I hadn't had any sugar, and while there > is some > > carbohydrate > > > in the whole wheat cracker I ate, I was in that > mode before I > ate > > it. > > > > > > I find concentrating almost impossible. I write > these e-mails, > > but > > > writing about emotional stuff really doesn't > take a lot of my > > brain > > > power...I'm very intuitive by nature. But when > it comes to > making > > > legal analysis...I just can't get motivated or > stay focused > enough > > to > > > do it the way I usually do. > > > > > > Dr. Baggs keeps saying it's normal, but IS IT? > I mean, anyone > > else > > > out there this freakin' tired all of the time? > > > > > > And yes, I know I know..I'm recovering from > major surgery. But > I > > > took 4 weeks off...and while I exercise...I > don't think I'm > > overdoing > > > it. > > > > > > Any advice? Any ideas? > > > > > > Robynnb > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Wow Robynne I hope you figure it out soon. That sounds so extreme. Keep us posted and I hope you feel better soon. Cecilia --- Robynn robynnsf@...> wrote: > OK guys...i need some help here. I know that I've > mentioned my > extreme fatigue before (or at least I think > so)...but yesterday took > the cake (so to speak.) I was very tired all day, > despite having > slept more than 8 hours. (and no, I didn't sleep > too much, I need > between 8 and 9). > > I was so tired at work that my secretary thought I > was being > hypoglycemic. She gave me a cracker with peanut > butter on it (being > careful to make sure there was no sugar.) I was > still so tired that > I wound up crawling onto my floor with my little > lumbar pillow, and I > slept for 45 minutes on the floor of my office. > When i woke up, I > had a blankie on me that she had procured from > somewhere. I was so > out of it that I hadn't even realized she put it on > me. > > When i got up, I wasn't much better. A client > called (who is also a > friend) and said he had talked to my secretary > earlier, and that he > was going to drive me home to SF and take a bus to > his house. (he > BARTS in.) I was so grateful to him, because I > don't know how I > could have driven home otherwise. > > People who talked to me yesterday and today said my > voice sounded > druggged it was so groggy. I was literally slurring > my words. And > no, I didn't take or drink anything. And no, I > wasn't dumping > because I hadn't had any sugar, and while there is > some carbohydrate > in the whole wheat cracker I ate, I was in that mode > before I ate it. > > I find concentrating almost impossible. I write > these e-mails, but > writing about emotional stuff really doesn't take a > lot of my brain > power...I'm very intuitive by nature. But when it > comes to making > legal analysis...I just can't get motivated or stay > focused enough to > do it the way I usually do. > > Dr. Baggs keeps saying it's normal, but IS IT? I > mean, anyone else > out there this freakin' tired all of the time? > > And yes, I know I know..I'm recovering from major > surgery. But I > took 4 weeks off...and while I exercise...I don't > think I'm overdoing > it. > > Any advice? Any ideas? > > Robynnb > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 How far out are you now? I know I was extremely fatigued until at least 6 months out. Yawning constantly...could have slept all day if I wanted to. I'm afraid I'll have to side w/Dr. Baggs. We all adjust differently to the malabsorption, and it make take longer for some. I had low iron stores at 3 months out. Maybe try supplementing your iron with additional vitamin C for added absorption. Just my two cents... pascha > > OK guys...i need some help here. I know that I've mentioned my > > extreme fatigue before (or at least I think so)...but yesterday > took > > the cake (so to speak.) I was very tired all day, despite having > > slept more than 8 hours. (and no, I didn't sleep too much, I need > > between 8 and 9). > > > > I was so tired at work that my secretary thought I was being > > hypoglycemic. She gave me a cracker with peanut butter on it > (being > > careful to make sure there was no sugar.) I was still so tired > that > > I wound up crawling onto my floor with my little lumbar pillow, > and I > > slept for 45 minutes on the floor of my office. When i woke up, I > > had a blankie on me that she had procured from somewhere. I was > so > > out of it that I hadn't even realized she put it on me. > > > > When i got up, I wasn't much better. A client called (who is also > a > > friend) and said he had talked to my secretary earlier, and that > he > > was going to drive me home to SF and take a bus to his house. (he > > BARTS in.) I was so grateful to him, because I don't know how I > > could have driven home otherwise. > > > > People who talked to me yesterday and today said my voice sounded > > druggged it was so groggy. I was literally slurring my words. And > > no, I didn't take or drink anything. And no, I wasn't dumping > > because I hadn't had any sugar, and while there is some > carbohydrate > > in the whole wheat cracker I ate, I was in that mode before I ate > it. > > > > I find concentrating almost impossible. I write these e-mails, > but > > writing about emotional stuff really doesn't take a lot of my > brain > > power...I'm very intuitive by nature. But when it comes to making > > legal analysis...I just can't get motivated or stay focused enough > to > > do it the way I usually do. > > > > Dr. Baggs keeps saying it's normal, but IS IT? I mean, anyone > else > > out there this freakin' tired all of the time? > > > > And yes, I know I know..I'm recovering from major surgery. But I > > took 4 weeks off...and while I exercise...I don't think I'm > overdoing > > it. > > > > Any advice? Any ideas? > > > > Robynnb > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Another thing: Is it possible that you are in some kind of pre- menopausal cycle? I know you are young for menopause, but maybe you should plan a visit w/your OBGYN to make sure the surgery (or other factors) haven't somehow screwed up your hormonal cycles. > > > OK guys...i need some help here. I know that I've mentioned my > > > extreme fatigue before (or at least I think so)...but yesterday > > took > > > the cake (so to speak.) I was very tired all day, despite having > > > slept more than 8 hours. (and no, I didn't sleep too much, I > need > > > between 8 and 9). > > > > > > I was so tired at work that my secretary thought I was being > > > hypoglycemic. She gave me a cracker with peanut butter on it > > (being > > > careful to make sure there was no sugar.) I was still so tired > > that > > > I wound up crawling onto my floor with my little lumbar pillow, > > and I > > > slept for 45 minutes on the floor of my office. When i woke up, > I > > > had a blankie on me that she had procured from somewhere. I was > > so > > > out of it that I hadn't even realized she put it on me. > > > > > > When i got up, I wasn't much better. A client called (who is > also > > a > > > friend) and said he had talked to my secretary earlier, and that > > he > > > was going to drive me home to SF and take a bus to his house. > (he > > > BARTS in.) I was so grateful to him, because I don't know how I > > > could have driven home otherwise. > > > > > > People who talked to me yesterday and today said my voice sounded > > > druggged it was so groggy. I was literally slurring my words. > And > > > no, I didn't take or drink anything. And no, I wasn't dumping > > > because I hadn't had any sugar, and while there is some > > carbohydrate > > > in the whole wheat cracker I ate, I was in that mode before I ate > > it. > > > > > > I find concentrating almost impossible. I write these e-mails, > > but > > > writing about emotional stuff really doesn't take a lot of my > > brain > > > power...I'm very intuitive by nature. But when it comes to > making > > > legal analysis...I just can't get motivated or stay focused > enough > > to > > > do it the way I usually do. > > > > > > Dr. Baggs keeps saying it's normal, but IS IT? I mean, anyone > > else > > > out there this freakin' tired all of the time? > > > > > > And yes, I know I know..I'm recovering from major surgery. But I > > > took 4 weeks off...and while I exercise...I don't think I'm > > overdoing > > > it. > > > > > > Any advice? Any ideas? > > > > > > Robynnb > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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