Question:
I'am five weeks out and down 25pounds. I am feeling sad and dont know why!
My husband is great and I feel great physically anyone else feel the same way? — sarahthedoula (posted on March 30, 2010)
March 30, 2010
I am also 5 weeks out today and I have been a little sad off and on. I
think a lot of it has to do with so many changes and our hormones. Not to
mention we are mourning the death of out bestfriend "Food". I
have just been taking it one day at a time and each day trying to work a
little harder on my water and vitamin intake. I have gone back to work so
that helped. I am only able to attend my group meetings once a month due
to work but wish I could go more often. You are not alone!! We have to be
strong and think of the great journey and awsome lifestyle we will have.
Good Luck!
— Brandi0223
March 30, 2010
To tell you the truth I wasn't sad, just stuffed all the time, trying to
get in all my protein and the water at first. I thank the good Lord that I
wasn't sad, because a lot of folks said the same thing you said about being
sad. The other gal said it right, you are about to embark on a new life
and greatness, I think you have a good attitude and take it one day at a
time. This journy is not going to be easy, I know I have rough days with
my protein and barfing and I am 8 months out!!!!!
Good luck to you my sister
— FSUMom
March 30, 2010
Hi I am 10 weeks out and I am always sad. People say I have changed and
that I am o longer happy. I did have to go to the doctor and get hormones.
They also increased my depression medication because our bodies are
changing and so is our heart. It will get better it does take time. I am
still working on it so good luck. We are feeling the same you are not
alone.
— dorisgarcia
March 30, 2010
Hi Sarah...another thing to remember, is that a lot of your hormones are
stored in your fat, and as you lose it, especially quickly, like WLS
patients do, it gets released back into the bloodstream and can wreak havok
with our emotions. I'm glad that I didn't have that happen to me, but I
have two good friends on this forum who actually became so depressed that
they were suicidal. Lucky for them, their surgeons saw what was going on,
and were able to get them on some medication that helped until things
stablized. Those are RARE situations, though....and I would tend to
believe, like the first poster said, that you are just mourning the loss of
your "best friend" - food. I mourned it too, but I did my
mourning before I ever had the surgery, because I went to my surgeon's
office and talked to the dietician and got on the post-op regimen 5 months
before I had the surgery. I wanted to begin eating early on the way I'd
have to be eating afterwards. And there really is a "mourning"
of the way you used to be able to eat, and even a type of anger at others
who can eat that way still and not pay the price of obesity. Please know
that we're all here for you, and if you need to talk about your sadness,
there are many who've been through it and can walk you through it, too.
— Erica Alikchihoo
March 31, 2010
I was like that as well and remember telling my husband and mother that I
wish I could die, but I also had complications from surgery and ended up
getting cut, so exercise was so limited. Once I could exercise I started
feeling better day by day. Now I don't think I ever really have a sad day
like that anymore. I also went back on an antidepressant so maybe therapy,
or medication will help if it doesn't improve. Hormones are a big part in
this surgery. I am not the same as I was before the surgery but I am a
better person now physically, mentally, and emotionally. Hope life improves
for you. I am almost 9 weeks out.
— jlk2010
March 31, 2010
I mourned the loss of food. Remember it was your best friend now you feel
kind of lost without it...At least I did.. Just hang in there and it
doesn't last forever.
— okbuffy
April 1, 2010
My daughter had RNY in Feb. Recently she has had trouble eating a lot and I
noticed her moods were different and she seemed sad a lot. I talked with
the nurse at the doctors office and she asked me about her B12 and if she
was taking it. I told her she wasn't taking it like she should. The B12 not
only helps to build up your blood, it is one of the key factors with
fighting depression. She has been taking it everyday now and it is much
better. The nurse also recommended if things didn't change soon for her to
see her family doctor and possibly get on an anti depressant. I hope things
get better for you soon.
— Hilkerrt
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