post op depression

[fau2nvy 28]

hello.

im diamond and im 30 years old. my journey has been a long one .i just had surgery may 19 2015.i feel like im not losing. i just dont see it but everyone else does. i have to admit i sed it slightly but what can i do? am i being impatient? and where is my energy? i started walking, like when should i begin to feel and look better?

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Most people take several weeks to recover from major surgery. It's normal to feel tired, even exhausted. To make things worse, you ARE losing weight -- and when your fat cells dump out the fat, they dump out the hormones that are stored in fat cells. All these hormones floating around in your blood can make you moody and sad, too. So give yourself permission to not feel so great. Treat yourself well. Rest, walk when you can, work hard on getting your Protein and fluids in, and gradually you will start feeling better.

As far as losing weight goes, stay off the scale at the outset. Surgery and the restricted diet, even things like Constipation and hormone fluctuation can make your body do wacky things! Trust that underneath it all, you are losing, but it takes most people a long time to be able to see it in ourselves. And you didn't get big overnight, you won't get small overnight either. Hang in there -- it seems slow at first but eventually it will get to a point where it feels like you can't buy smaller clothes fast enough. But that is usually some months out. Trust, follow your program, relax and don't stress -- it will be okay

[JamieLogical 8,699]

May 19 was only two weeks ago.... you had MAJOR surgery two weeks ago. You are definitely being impatient. In terms of energy, you will feel better and stronger once you've had time to heal and once you are able to eat more. In terms of weight loss, this is your WHOLE LIFE we are talking about. It will take months or even years to lose all of the weight. It's not going to magically disappear overnight. Right now you should be focused on your recovery. Get your Water in and as much Protein as you can handle. Walk as much as you can. And take care of yourself!

[fau2nvy 28]

omg thank u guys so much because this is exactly how i feel. i really appreciate it! im going walking today. thank u for encouragement. i wi take it easy.

[Gingi 19]

Hi!

I a in the same place you are, I had surgery May 21. I am really struggling and afraid I will fail. I have all the support anyone could ask for. I know this is normal to feel this way. Good lucj to you and thank you to all who have replied, you have made me feel a little better

[Gwenlucy 6]

I also with you ,may 19 I had surgery also!

[fau2nvy 28]

how are you?

[Gwenlucy 6]

I'm extremely tired, weak and a bit dizzy. Hope this well pass soon.

[melimel 4]

Hello hun, im 31 an i had my surgery may 19th also! I think i just got over my "week 3 stall" with weight loss an the numbers are moving again! I was starting to get depressed myself for a moment! Keep the faith and stick to lots of Water and exercise!

Melissa