The blues

[missjegga 12]

I am 25 days post op and I am really having the blues I am a LVN at a nursing home so doc have me 4 weeks off I go back on Thursday I think that may have something to do with it have all this spare time and nothing to do with not too mention its hailing in SoCal today what are te odds so my daily walk through the park is a no I feel real lonely I've been texting and calling my friends I feel like they are avoiding me makes me sad but they are putting post of themselves out to eat and stuff been a huge adjustment for me anyone else have the blues ? I guess going through all of this has really opened my eyes on the support that I thought I had I guess my friends aren't as supportive as I thought makes me want to cry

Sorry that's the end of my rant

[mokee 588]

I had surgery nov 28 two days after my birthday. Thanksgiving I was on pre-op diet so I chose to stay at home alone. Xmas parties were out of the question for me also. Finally by Xmas I could eat some chicken and roasted a big one. My best friend is very overweight and she is avoiding me like the plague. I guess our life will change a lot more than we think.

It is very hard but I am glad I have lost 50 lbs and hope I continue to lose. By the way I am 66 years old and all of this. Is a huge adjustment for me.

[Geminidrive 389]

I know it must be hard for you, but just think that in a few months you will be much healthier and perhaps you will be smiling. Just think you are blessed to be able to have this surgery to change your life. Sometimes you have to but everything in perspective, hopefully it will get better.

[dollbaby1969 7]

I stayed home 2 weeks after surgery. While I was off, my family and friends went about their daily lives. I had a couple of days where I was very blue. I even cried because I felt like no one was coming to see me. As I look back, I realize I was lonely and bored. I was frustrated by being restricted in what I could do. And previously my comfort was food. I didn't have that to go to to soothe my hurt feelings. My family and friends had their things to do. They had jobs and family. They didn't get time off for my surgery and recovery. As time passed and I got closer to being able to resume a normal life I began to feel better.

[missjegga 12]

Thank you all for sharing it really does help makes me feel like I'm not doing this alone and that I do have support out there just looking In the wrong spot

[Susie1226 138]

Been there. As a matter of fact, it happened to me about two days ago. I also feel like people are avoiding me but then I realize that they are busy with their own lives. I attribute it to the excess estrogen now freed from our fat and floating around in our bloodstream. Also bc we are at home recovering and we get bored and lonely.

[katsmeow 70]

I felt it was like having the baby blues. Get Vitamin B complex that helps with your blues.

[eerica30 12]

I am 25 days post op and I am really having the blues I am a LVN at a nursing home so doc have me 4 weeks off I go back on Thursday I think that may have something to do with it have all this spare time and nothing to do with not too mention its hailing in SoCal today what are te odds so my daily walk through the park is a no I feel real lonely I've been texting and calling my friends I feel like they are avoiding me makes me sad but they are putting post of themselves out to eat and stuff been a huge adjustment for me anyone else have the blues ? I guess going through all of this has really opened my eyes on the support that I thought I had I guess my friends aren't as supportive as I thought makes me want to cry

Sorry that's the end of my rant

I'm new on this site. I'm waiting to be approved for the sleeve. I only told my mom, sister an bf. I'm so nervous bc it seems like all our get together a involve food. It will be very different. I also work at a Doctors office an we have Rep lunches every week. I know I'm going to get the"that's all your eating"! But I'm willing to sacrifice all of that to feel good about myself. I know there will be a light at the end of the tunnel.

Just keep your head up and think about how health you will be and how great your going to look.

[eerica30 12]

Sorry for the typos! I'm on my iPhone. Still getting use to it!

[Decembersleever 154]

I understand how you feel. It's a lot to take in . Spend your time sorting through your old clothes. Sort them into sizes and get ready to get rid of them! Surf the net and look for some sales on smaller sizes. Take a long walk with some upbeat music. Make a bucket list of all the things you are going to do with your new slimmer self. Good luck to you . You are on your way to a better life !