Postoperative fatigue (POF) is a common phenomenon following abdominal surgery and is currently under investigation at the department of surgery, Middlemore hospital, Auckland. POF in patients undergoing major abdominal procedures is very common. It has been reported that 92% of patients who have undergone abdominal surgery report increased fatigue reports immediately after the procedure, dropping to about 10% in 3 months. POF comprises of unpleasant symptoms that impact on the patient's quality of life.