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Hello All,
this is my 5th week after the transplant surgery. I am back home now and need to ask about those days that I experience lately low energy during some days. I monitored glucose in blood, it is not the reason based on the diabetic nurse. I asked the transplant nurse she said it is normal after the transplant . I don't really believe so as right after the surgery my energy was better almost in all days. So now I monitoring blood pressure but don't see any alarming readings. I will appreciate if anyone experienced this low energy in random days to share the experience and what was done about it.
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Magda
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A side effect of transplant is anemia, and anemia means cold, tired and low energy. Your doc should be doing at least weekly bloodwork including CBC. Good Luck.
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Hi, Magda.
First of all, congratulations on your recent kidney transplant! 🎉🎊
It is very common to experience episodes of low energy and fatigue after a transplant and any other major surgery. Your body is working hard to heal and recover, and it needs rest. You are only 5 weeks post transplant, and your body is currently trying to get used to your new kidney...and your new kidney is trying to get used to its new home. Also, you are on immunosuppressant medications, and fatigue is a known and common side effect. It's going to take some time for you to get back to a normal energy level. You'll have some days where you feel like superwoman, and others where you might feel like you were just run over by a truck. But, in time, it'll all balance out. For any major surgery it could even take up to 6 months to a year. I am 15 months post kidney transplant and still have days here and there where my energy gets depleted. So, hang in there...it's still early in the healing process. It'll get better. And I'm sure that others on this thread can attest to that based on their experiences. In the meantime, take it easy...don't overdo it...and rest when your body is telling you it needs rest. Again, congratulations on your transplant!