Beginning of two weeks post op

[prettylittleheart 95]

& depression is already kicking in. I can't even pinpoint why. I was sleeved on 2/28. My recovery hasn't been bad at all. So far I've been able to handle everything & no nausea thank God. I will honestly admit - I miss being able to get up and go out to eat with my family and being able to order what I want, but isn't because I'm hungry. It's just for so long that's been my highlight whether I was happy, successful, sad, stressed, hurt, disappointed, or whatever the emotion may have been. I go to my follow up appointment so hopefully they will talk about advancing my diet to purée because just liquids for four weeks is weighing on me & I HATE Protein Shakes with a passion. & yes, I've seen a million threads on here about depression and anxiety, but I think I just needed to vent. I probably need to call my PCP and get on a temporary medication to get me through recovery. I'm just so ready to get back to normal (exercising, eating salad, veggies, meat, fish, sleeping on my side because sleeping on my back and on my sofa at that is literally getting to me, scared to drive, freaking out that there is still a responsibility of a complication, just scared in general and I don't want to live in fear anymore) I'm just so exhausted, and irritated, and sad. & not to mention, I am typically a loner - love my privacy, love being a homebody and right now I HATE being alone. I don't regret the surgery, just depressed.

How long does this last?

[prettylittleheart 95]

Sorry in advanced, I know I'm blessed to have this opportunity. Just needed to vent.

[KrystalP 17]

It only gets better ! This might be a side effect from the anesthesia , it happen to me the first 3 days but it will change. I hate Protein Shakes also . The whole liquid diet for 4 week iS so hard but when I went to my doctor I told him exactly how I felt and he said just Incorporate some purée choices and see how your body reacts to it. I just had my appt on Monday and was sleeved on 2/20. I swear all I think about is how I'm going to look for the summer. Don't weigh your self everyday also its more depressing. Once they removed the drain I swear I had the best night of sleep maybe 3 days afterwords . You will be swollen for about a month but just remember this will pass by extremely quick. If u need to vent I'm here with an ear ! goodluck

[prettylittleheart 95]

Thank you so much! I feel like such a whiner. Typically not me! Glad you are doing so well! I haven't weight since the day before my surgery. I decided to wait until I go back to his office on the 13th to see my progress. good luck to you too!

[prettylittleheart 95]

Weighed*

[Zen 29]

Trust it will get better everyday and share with this group how your feeling that's what we are here for. Try to walk, get out a bit, talk with family or friends, call your dr. You just went through a major life change this is to be expected. Think about how great you will feel when the pounds start falling off. Hang in there an be kind to yourself.

[sligh1983 7]

& depression is already kicking in. I can't even pinpoint why. I was sleeved on 2/28. My recovery hasn't been bad at all. So far I've been able to handle everything & no nausea thank God. I will honestly admit - I miss being able to get up and go out to eat with my family and being able to order what I want' date=' but isn't because I'm hungry. It's just for so long that's been my highlight whether I was happy, successful, sad, stressed, hurt, disappointed, or whatever the emotion may have been. I go to my follow up appointment so hopefully they will talk about advancing my diet to purée because just liquids for four weeks is weighing on me & I HATE Protein shakes with a passion. & yes, I've seen a million threads on here about depression and anxiety, but I think I just needed to vent. I probably need to call my PCP and get on a temporary medication to get me through recovery. I'm just so ready to get back to normal (exercising, eating salad, veggies, meat, fish, sleeping on my side because sleeping on my back and on my sofa at that is literally getting to me, scared to drive, freaking out that there is still a responsibility of a complication, just scared in general and I don't want to live in fear anymore) I'm just so exhausted, and irritated, and sad. & not to mention, I am typically a loner - love my privacy, love being a homebody and right now I HATE being alone. I don't regret the surgery, just depressed.

How long does this last?[/quote']

I experienced the very same emotions. I am four weeks out now and feel great it takes getting use too. Drink fluids and get your Protein it makes you feel better and heal better. I was sleeved February 6th and now I can eat solids and pick my son up and even go back to work. Last week I went out to eat twice and no problem.. Just letting you know you are not alone and things do get better. Good luck!

[prettylittleheart 95]

Thank you so much! Just ready for the recovery part to be over with! Glad you are doing so well! Appreciate your time to respond over my rant!

[jacee 183]

You are so not alone. I cry almost everyday and hate everybody including the cat...lol I am grateful for the opportunity too but my emotions are all over the map!

I've spent more time on Craigslist looking for a 1 bedroom apartment then I am embarrassed to admit ( I am a married mom of 3 kids and I live in a large comfy home) soo you get my drift...If I can make it out of this without moving out or killing the cat..its all good Things will get better for us.

[prettylittleheart 95]

Lmao I know what you mean - I feel like my emotions have ran haywire. Might help if I get out of the house, but all of a sudden this just hit me and the simplest things just make me feel like I'm not a force to be reckon with. BTW - I have two cats too and I hate them all of a sudden. Feels so comforting to know I'm not going through this alone and I'm not crazy - although I'm sorry we are going through this at all. Just feels almost like my days can't roll by fast enough right now. Hope it gets better SOON!