Depression After Surgery

[allmee 4]

Had my surgery on 3/14...but latley I am so blue. Is this normal? I feel like the best part of me was cutout right along with 80 percent of my stomach. I am adapting well to my new lifestyle and honeslty somewhat impressed with my self. Had a few bumps but caught my self real quick with the new rules. However I feel so out of sorts and and blue...to the point where I dont want to get out of bed much less anything else.

Is it normal to be this blue 4 weeks out of surgery. Why I am going crazy? I thought things would be an adjustment but now I am really starting to regret my choice to get the sleeve.

any ideas? I feel like I am holding on by a thread.

[SparklingSarah 18]

Like so many of us- we turned to food for comfort. And now the BFFood is gone! I know I did, and I would stand at the fridge and cry. Because I would ALWAYS turn to food, and now I have to feel and hurt and deal with my problems! Kinda sky diving without the parachute. That's how it felt for me.

One of things you have to remember that your energy level is really low due to the lack of calories, and being tired is the pits. Maybe up your Protein amount?

I too felt the same way about the surgery. "Why", "What have I done?", "I made a mistake..." And I can say a friend of mine who is a few months behind me from the surgery- she too would cry and call me saying the same thing. Another friend who had it done in Feb. of this year felt the same way- and called me too. You are not going crazy sweetie. We all feel that way in the beginning. It's hard. It's work. It's not a quick fix. This surgery deals with more than losing weight. It's a rollercoaster to say the least.

I also found a wonderful therapist. That has helped me leaps and bounds. It's not for everyone. But it has helped me!

Good Luck! We are here for you! You CAN do this- and it will be the best thing you have EVER done for yourself!

Hugs~

[takingmylifebacc 21]

@ sparklingsarah well said, I think we all go through this I definately did.... Hang in there it gets better....

[allmee 4]

Thank you so much, I am in such a deep hole that I honestly thought I was going crazy. Nice to know it's normal.

[ShapeShifter 64]

I am pre-surgery, so not experienced... but I've read that hormones are stored in our fat cells and as we shed the fat, the hormones are released. Think 'post-pardum depression'... it is hormonal, right? (hmmm... that also follows having something removed from your body...) It is only temporary.

Anyway, I wonder if surgeons prescribe short-term meds for depression.

Also, I had my psych evaluation yesterday, and the psychiatrist told me to warn anyone who will be caring for me after surgery... that everyone regrets what they've done immediately afterwards... but it does get better. Since she was a bariatric patient 9 years ago... I'm choosing to believe her. ; )

Wishing you comfort and a return to the joy that awaits you...

[allmee 4]

Thank you shape shifter

[nurse1993 1]

Hi,

I had my surgery Oct 24 2012 and I am going through this right now. It's hard. I have lost interest in more than food.< /p>

[lilly's journey 41]

I was feeling the same way right around 4weeks post op. I was told by other sleevers that it's normal. I think my depression lasted no more than 2 weeks. I don't have that much energy but the "feeling blue" is gone. It's ok get lots of rest your body had a major surgery your body is telling you to get some rest. Hugs

[nurse1993 1]

Energy is something I sure don't have. 1/2 day at work and I'm done. I'm not used to being so inactive. I don't think the cold and darkness of Alaska helps either.

[june13sleever 223]

For me the absolute no carbs was turning me into a blue psycho lady!!! I had to add a little carbs... Just a couple of bites of mashed potatoes made all the difference.

[Rootman 1,101]

I don't want to worry you but I am 2 years out and depression - which I've had probably all my adult life - seems more severe than ever. I WAS on an SSRI and anti anxiety meds but had to get off them as I was completely worthless and gaining weight at a rapid rate while on them.

I can't say of it is the added stress of the times, age or a combination of those and the changed diet but it is definatly worse than it was before, I am healthier physically but not as healthy mentally. I am trying a few things to alieviate that without having to go back on meds but so far I haven't found anything that works.

[steelergirl 135]

I don't want to worry you but I am 2 years out and depression - which I've had probably all my adult life - seems more severe than ever. I WAS on an SSRI and anti anxiety meds but had to get off them as I was completely worthless and gaining weight at a rapid rate while on them.

I can't say of it is the added stress of the times' date=' age or a combination of those and the changed diet but it is definatly worse than it was before, I am healthier physically but not as healthy mentally. I am trying a few things to alieviate that without having to go back on meds but so far I haven't found anything that works.[/quote']

Therapy ..groups ..meditation.

[nikic408 8]

I had my surgery 12/3 and though all is well and I didn't take the pain meds after the hospital I'm a hot mess mentally. I have anxiety all the time with depression and can't stop crying. I freak myself out like why did I do it and will I make it through. I have a ton of support but I just feel like a mess. I'm crying again as I write this

[Lorraine Freeman 47]

I had my surgery 12/3 and though all is well and I didn't take the pain meds after the hospital I'm a hot mess mentally. I have anxiety all the time with depression and can't stop crying. I freak myself out like why did I do it and will I make it through. I have a ton of support but I just feel like a mess. I'm crying again as I write this

Don't worry Nik, as I wrote on another post my 9 year old daughter turned to me on say 5 and said

" mummy, you've turned back into a baby cause all you do is cry and drink" lol

I promise you this does get better, it lasted about 10 days for me. If people were nice to me.... I cried, if I was upset at something......I cried, if I sneezed...... I cried, you get the gist lol. Come day 10 I was laughing about it with family members. Your body and mind have just gone through a major trauma and it takes time for things to get back to normal but hd on in there it will get better. I thought I would never feel "normal" again, I'm 5 weeks out now and I am honestly fine now. Sending love hugs and tissues to you. Chin up. Xxxxx

[nikic408 8]

Don't worry Nik' date=' as I wrote on another post my 9 year old daughter turned to me on say 5 and said

" mummy, you've turned back into a baby cause all you do is cry and drink" lol

I promise you this does get better, it lasted about 10 days for me. If people were nice to me.... I cried, if I was upset at something......I cried, if I sneezed...... I cried, you get the gist lol. Come day 10 I was laughing about it with family members. Your body and mind have just gone through a major trauma and it takes time for things to get back to normal but hd on in there it will get better. I thought I would never feel "normal" again, I'm 5 weeks out now and I am honestly fine now. Sending love hugs and tissues to you. Chin up. Xxxxx[/quote']

Thank you sooo much Lorraine for the positive words. This makes me feel so better. I mean I had the lapband before but it was never this bad. It's also that thought that runs through my head like did I make a mistake:(. Thank you much. Xxxxxxxx