Both of my girls are on a competitive dance team. These competition last all day usually for 2-3 days at a time. I think it takes a toll on the average person - but these marathon dance days just about kill me. By the end of the night I am a zombie and it takes me several days to recover. First of all I am not doing much - just changing hair and costumes and hanging out. Why am I so exhausted. Is it the long day or does it have something to do with the "new" me. I am almost 2 years post take down. I am also starting to find myself tired in the late afternoon - what gives?

Lora, As someone who did dance recitals before jpouch, i think it is a combination. I just had my 2 girls do a total of four dances throughout the recital and I wanted to hang myself. I think the biggest difference is to keep hydrated. I know my dance recital experiences keep me very dehydrated. Also it is a very long day between makeup, hair, dance, etc but our positions definately don't help. good luck just remember how great they look when they are up there...

Thanks Kim - my 2 girls are in a total of 8 dances. Just thinking about it gives me a headache! But they do look up there!!!

How long has it been since you had bloodwork done? It can take a few years for B-12 deficiency (average 3-4 years) to show up. You may be anemic.

Jan

I know that I am not anemic but get fatigued in intervals. I am finding that the farther away I am from my colectomy, the more frequent the tired spells are.

Thanks guys. I have a follow up with my family Dr. in July. I will see if he will run a blood test. I have noticed being a lot more tired lately - so we will see. Interesting Jan, that it takes a couple of years for the b-12 deficiency to catch up with you.