Loss of Energy Since Surgery

I've notice that since my surgery (Davinci Robotic) I have absolutely no energy. Granted, I have a very physical job, being a UPS driver and being 53 years old, but I don't remember having such a lethargic feeling all the time.

This seemed to have started shortly after my recovery period and I returned to work. I began a light duty situation at UPS during the busiest time of the year for us...the first week in December 07. I did this for about 2 weeks, and then right into the full blown peak season we at UPS all hate. It was grueling for me, but I made it through till it was over.

Soon after the first of the year, I began noticing that even on the weekends after having rested, I still had this feeling of...just blah. Does anyone know if the lack of a prostate would produce such a situation? I'm baffled by this and can only attribute it to losing the diseased organ.

Nothing else has changed as far as sleep patterns, eating habits, etc. I otherwise seem to be in good health.  My cardiologist (being treated for slightly elevated BP and taking a mild med for it) says my heart is functioning as it should be. I take my BP med, a multivitamin, 1200 mg fish oil, and 2,000 mg L-Arginine daily. I did read somewhere that some BP meds can cause this feeling, but my doctor assures me that 5 mg of Amlodipine Besylate would not be anywhere near strong enough to produce this situation.

Has anyone else experienced this or have some insight?

Paul

Thanks James...for the response and the compliment on not being old .

Yes, I considered just old age catching up to me, and that still very well may be the ultimate factor. I did have a "mini physical" as required by UPS/DOT every 2 years, just a couple of weeks ago, but it's unlikely this would have turned up anything other than an obvious hernia or the likes.

I was just wondering if the lack of energy problem was common with any other post surgery amigos, since it's onset seems to coincide with with my surgery.

Well, I guess it's time to have a thorough checking out then. I'll have to start saving my pennies as sadly this isn't covered by my insurance, and it's quite expensive. You'd really think it would be covered, wouldn't you.

Thanks again for your input.

Paul

Thanks for your input Tim.

I'm thinking this is a possibility, but not likely because when I look up the symptoms of hypothyroidism, nothing pertains to my situation except the lethargy. I certainly can't rule it out based on that alone and I will definitely ask my doctor about it. I would think a simple blood test would be all that's necessary for initial diagnosis.

I am very active while at work...going for up to 9 hrs a day in the grueling south Florida heat and humidity. I'm 6'4" weighing in at about 200 lbs, so weight is not an issue. I do realize that the type of activity I'm involved in at work is not the same as good cardio workouts, but it is very physical and I'm in decent shape for a old geezer .

I guess what really puzzles me is the fact that prior to the surgery, I couldn't say that I had this problem. Sure, I would come home tired after a hard days work, but nothing to the extent that I feel now. And before, I would come home and on the weekends mow the lawn, wash the car, and play some racquetball too. Then just relax on Sunday evening and I was ready for work on Monday.

We'll see what happens. I'll get myself checked out soon.

Paul

Jetlagged said...
Maybe the DHL deal will brighten up our day

Actually the DHL deal will create MORE work for us poor driver slobs.

I'm just hoping I can get through another 4 years without anything major happening .

Paul