Is it lack of energy or depression?

[sondra2368 26]

I'm 5 weeks post op and my hormones have lost their mind. I'm find myself resistant to follow any routine. food used to be my comfort and now the constant small portions of puréed foods and liquids are so boring. I don't go out to eat which has decreased my socialization dramatically. This Fourth of July weekend has hit me really hard. No one really knows what I'm going through and I live alone. My energy level used to be so much higher and now between hormones, lack of energy, lower back pains, and a subconscious rebellion against a discipline and regimented life, I don't know what to do.

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[NewBeginning2016 63]

I'm almost three weeks out and I still lack energy, but it has gotten better. As I'm able to increase my Protein, I know it'll get better. Taking it one day at a time. Got my eyes on the prize.

VSG 6/17/2016

[GSleeve822 394]

Just take it easy, stay focused and be nice to yourself... that doesn't mean with food! It's normal to feel tired at this stage

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[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

I'm 5 weeks post op and my hormones have lost their mind. I'm find myself resistant to follow any routine. food used to be my comfort and now the constant small portions of puréed foods and liquids are so boring. I don't go out to eat which has decreased my socialization dramatically. This Fourth of July weekend has hit me really hard. No one really knows what I'm going through and I live alone. My energy level used to be so much higher and now between hormones, lack of energy, lower back pains, and a subconscious rebellion against a discipline and regimented life, I don't know what to do.

Hi, @@sondra2368 .

I doubt it's a case of EITHER lack of energy OR depression. Sounds like it could be both. They're related, y'know.

In any case, I know that being physically inactive and isolating yourself just exacerbate both problems.

Will this continue? I don't know. I think you should see your surgeon / doc.

I also think you should seriously consider finding a good therapist. Even when this post-op process goes well, it's still a lot to deal with mentally and emotionally.

My therapist has been invaluable to me during all my post-op recovery. For many (most?) of us, obesity was not the cause of our problems -- but the result.

I hope you can find some good help and feel better soon.

[sharonintx 1,275]

@@VSGAnn2014 is exactly right.

Why did we all have this surgery? To combat obesity.

Why are we obese? Because we eat too much food.

Why do we eat too much food? It's our comfort.

Why would we seek comfort from food? And there you have it.....as a coping mechanism and an escape for what is really bothering us.

When you lose your ability to use food as a crutch all that's left is the cold hard truth. It is indeed depressing. Use this time in your life wisely. To try and come to terms with what's really bothering you is one of the hardest things you'll ever have to do.

Stay the course and understand that the depression and lack of energy you are experiencing is part of this ride. You'll come out stronger and better in the end.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

@@VSGAnn2014 is exactly right.

Why did we all have this surgery? To combat obesity.

Why are we obese? Because we eat too much food.

Why do we eat too much food? It's our comfort.

Why would we seek comfort from food? And there you have it.....as a coping mechanism and an escape for what is really bothering us.

When you lose your ability to use food as a crutch all that's left is the cold hard truth. It is indeed depressing. Use this time in your life wisely. To try and come to terms with what's really bothering you is one of the hardest things you'll ever have to do.

Stay the course and understand that the depression and lack of energy you are experiencing is part of this ride. You'll come out stronger and better in the end.

GREAT post!

[GinaCampbell 434]

I have both. My recovery has been non existent due to an abdominal abscess. I am very angry. At myself for having an elective surgery that has had me feeling like I might die for over 5 weeks now. And angry at the bariatric team who advised me for over 2 years. Every complication I have now, they tell me "We've never had this happen before!". I have now developed "food revulsion". Unable to face eating or drinking anything other than Water and a few ounces of clear Soup, Jello etc. I was given an IV anti emetic called Cyclizine that nearly gave me a stroke on the ward.

I have no faith in the surgical team now.

I have painful hard abdominal contractions whenever I stand up and no blood circulation when I lie down.

I developed phlebitis in every cannula site, my wounds won't heal.

I am frightened that I will never recover and just lay here day after day, praying.

I have dropped 50lbs in 5 weeks through literal starvation.

I am so very sad and scared.

I don't care about eating food, I just want my life back.

I am so angry at myself for doing this to myself. But I have no choice, no help and no clue if and when it might get better.

I am in counselling over the phone as I am currently housebound.

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[NewBeginning2016 63]

@@GinaCampbell I'm so sorry you are going through so much! I hope things get better for you ????

VSG 6/17/2016

[GinaCampbell 434]

Thank you so much. I just pray that I will actually recover.

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