Anxiety

[katieer 3]

I had gastric bypass done on 6/24/14. Have any if you experienced anxiety or tearfulness after surgery? I think physically I am progressing well but my emotions are a mess. Sometimes I am so anxious I can't leave the house to even go walking. Has anyone else experienced this? I just feel so tired, overwhelmed, and ill equipped to handle all the changes taking place. I'd appreciate any insight anyone has as I'm feeling pretty sad & overwhelmed.

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

I think it's pretty common to have a lot of emotions after surgery. Are you on pain meds? That can definitely contribute to depressed feelings. I felt very nervous about walking outside and usually made one of my boys (teens) walk with me just in case something happened. It didn't last very long and today (3-1/2 weeks out) we went to the mall and walked all over the place and I felt great.

I think what you're going through is temporary and normal but if it gets very severe, I'd suggest calling your doctor.

Best wishes.

[latido 178]

I had RNY two days after you. I still cannot go outside, because I am so shaky, I'm terrified of falling. In the hospital, I had trouble breathing. Instead of getting asthma treatment, they told me I was anxious and hyperventilating. Who knows. It's really frightening to the body to undergo these changes, and the brain takes a while to catch up with the forced changes.

[terry1118 1,274]

Being so soon after your surgery it's probably more likely normal anxiety combined w/effect of anesthesia and pain meds. It's very common to have emotional ups and downs in the first few months. It was explained to me that some hormones are stored in fat. As we burn fat fastest during the first three to six months those hormones are being released into our systems creating typical hormonal effects such as acne and emotions going crazy.

[sweetmeat69 3]

I am going thru those emotions before the surgery.