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So at this point I'm just over 3 months post op and I'm still dealing with a big lack of energy. I feel fatigued a lot of the time and I wasn;t this bad before surgery. Did any of you girls deal with this? Is this just recovering from the surgery or is it more to do with the chemical changes because of the surgery?

I'm around the same point as you and I can totally relate to this. I spend most of my days either on the computer or napping. Sometimes having micro sleeps while dilating >_< I have zero initiative to do most things.. it's a struggle to wash the dishes, wash clothes, pluck and even shower.
No doubt my mum would say it's because I'm not active enough and don't build up my energy enough but I don't know. I've lived this way before for a lot longer periods and I was never this tired.
I've read people say that around six months is when you really start to feel normal again.. but yeah would be awesome to hear what others here have to say from their experiences !!

Good topic! I hope it generates a lot of input.

Four weeks post surgery (Tuesday; party!) I feel the same fatigue, which I think is to be expected. Certainly the efforts to run the hurdles leading up to surgery required bunches of energy above and beyond my normal.

I am not naturally energetic; I attribute at least some of that to a lifetime of "hiding out" when possible, and some of it to basic lazy-assedness. I hope for more release of myself upon an unsuspecting world as recovery continues. We will see. If I feel as good physically as I do emotionally, trhere will be no problem.

Susan Kay

I kind of expected to feel this way for about 4-6 weeks but I'm really surprised at 3 months I'm like this. Muffin I've fallen asleep during dilation as well and it wasn't a micro sleep .lol

I am seven weeks post op, the first four i was pretty tired all the time, i have been taking walks around the block and eating lots of protein to aid in healing and regaining strength, even still i doze off in my chair in the evening and do those micro sleeps during dilation at times too, i did a pretty strenuous exercise program prior to surgery so i could be in the best shape i could.

My OBGYN talked to my surgeon as she is doing my silver nitrate sessions to get rid of the granulation tissue, Dr. Mcginn told her i may need to add a little T in gel form to help with energy levels and libido, i see my endo in a few weeks and will see what he says after we get the blood test results.

Paula

A year later and my normal level of energy is way down as well.
Its picking up a bit. But not much.
I was told it was a drop in T that causess it.

You will get your energy levels back, I think I was about 6 months or so before I started to feel better.  I have a feeling the low energy is a combination of a number of things ie: surgery recovery, changes in hormone levels, mental relief after the surgery and the constant dilating.  You will get your energy back slowly.

Amazing.   I am more fatigued than normal and I'm just over 3 months post-op.  I was told that recovery does take a year. 

      I am a totally dedicated health nut now as far as diet goes.  I've continued my vitamin regimen and I eat tons of fresh fruit, veggies and chicken. 

      I am back to work and it's not too bad, so I'm not surprised.  A nap a day seems to help me out.

      Overall, I do feel pretty good, all things considered, but I do have a little more fatigue.  My blood tests showed my E level higher than normal and my T a little less than normal.  Working with my Endo to get it all perfect.

      Great topic.

Thanks for all the info ..While being this way stinks right now it's good to know that it is a common issue and not just me.

oh yes it's normal.  It took me almost 6 months as well to feel not so tired all the time.  I think this surgery just takes it out of you!  Especially as I ended up needing a lot of blood while I was in the hospital.

I t generally takes 3-6-8 months to get over major surgery of any type. It is not an SRS thing it is the abuse the body has to get over from the chemicals and procedures.  One reason surgeons like to do everything in one go. No matter the procedure.
Every time you bring the patient back it prolongs recovery.

Rest and build.

Hugs Sis's

Cindy