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2 weeks post op

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juny

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So I've started full liquids, which has been helpful. Also started my vitamins and hope that will improve how I'm feeling.

 

I'm feeling better than I did during the first week. The complication w/ spasms in my throat are completely resolved and it helps.

 

However, I feel like somehow I'm in the minority on this board because I feel so conflicted about this surgery. I wish I had a better word for it. I don't regret the decision because at a starting weight of 325lbs there's just no getting around the fact that I needed help or I was going to be on my way to 400lbs quickly. I do wish I had made a different decision at times, maybe saw a therapist on a regular basis before the surgery. I was ready to make the change but that doesn't mean I suddenly developed the skills I needed to be successful at it.

 

I'm still not sleeping well, (i used to be an 8 hour a night person, now I have to take a pill and it's a stuttering 6-7). Physically I'm healing just fine. Mentally, I feel a mess. I'm still crying and getting overwhelmed at times. I wonder if it will ever go away. I've bothered my whole support system over this repeatedly and I can't tell you how much of a benefit they've been for me. I wish I didn't have to burden them with this.

 

I wish I was further out than I am and that I had a clue if I managed to get my even keel back. I wish I could say I missed the food, but I'm just not sure it's the food specifically, I'm not craving burgers or a meal. I guess I'm just stricken by the magnitude of the decision I made and it overwhelms me at times.

 

I'm scheduled to see a therapist next week and I'm hoping I can get the help I need to feel like myself again.

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I am 4 weeks out and let me tell you the mental issues get better. I was like you so overwhelmed with my decision and worried I had made a mistake. You are recovering from major surgery and the feelings you are having about food will get better as you heal and can eat more food. I think you need to give yourself a break and realize you are going to take time to recover, I am still hoping my sleeping goes back to normal but it is getting better.

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This is completely normal. You are ok. And you made the greatest decision for yourself. The surgery will absolutely help you get to a physical comfort zone- but this surgery was not performed in your head. You are on the right path seeing a therapist. I myself see a behavior therapist, i go to weight loss surgery support group and also overeaters anonymous. That is 3 seperate places that I find help with this disorder for mental help. It is the complete key to success- it really is. Don't feel like a burden and don't wish that it is another time that it isn't. Jump into yourself right now. Take advantage of all the support out there. Find a weight loss surgery support group. You are ok.

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And also....it will take you several months to develop the new skills you need. Knowing that- relax- and take one day at a time. :)

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I felt the same way! I still struggle with it some! Like you said it's not really regret! The overwhelming emotioonal roller coster is exhausting. I had a few "big" melt downs! My dr. gave me xanax to help with them. It does. I am 4.5 weeks post op and I promise you it does get better every day!

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It's hard to be patient when all you want to do is be better. I'm really grateful that I'm not the only one. I've had to sort of limit my perusal of these forums because it's full of people who are just so over the moon and I'm just not there right now.

Thanks for the encouragement, it's so appreciated.

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