Question:
Do you find yourself startled by how good you feel?
I have lost almost 80 pounds since my surgery on August 18, 2000. In just the last couple weeks I have been amazed at how good I feel physically. I'm also startled to realize how bad I felt before surgery. I knew that I was having difficulty with just managing daily activities, but I thought I was doing okay. Now I realize how very tired I was and how much pain I was living with on a constant basis. Also, I have suffered from Seasonal Affective Disorder for many years. Between Thanksgiving and the first part of February, it was all I could do to manage to get to work each day. This year my SADS began almost a month later and has been very mild.......more like the occaisional blues than a full-fledged depression. Has anyone else experienced this drastic improvement in emotional outlook? — Nanette T. (posted on December 26, 2000)
December 25, 2000
Hi Nannette,
I know just what you are saying, I felt the same way every year around
November to about January I go through my depress stage. Worrying about
Christmas and just everything. This year wasn't so bad at all. In fact I
didn't get depress about anything. I have so far lost about 110 pounds and
I feel great. I am glad that the holidays are almost over. Physically and
emotionally I am better. Praise be to God!!!
— Sharon T.
December 25, 2000
I have to agree....I'm just a smidge over 2 months post op....I was at my
parents one day, and was trying to help my nephew find a mitten that he
lost outside. Before I knew it I found myself running around the yard. I
haven't run in years!! I didn't even think about it, and suddently it hit
me....kind of like the old V8 commercials. Anyway, it was great!
— tlg6056
December 25, 2000
I have noticed after last minute shopping, cleaning the house for six hours
straight, and then a day of cooking, my feet never gave out. Last
Christmas, I was on painkillers after dinner. As far as SADS goes, I
believe this is the first year I've experienced it. I ascribe to the
theory that I'm losing my insulation, and with all the cold and snow we've
been getting in Michigan, coupled with the lack of sunshine for two weeks
straight, this is the first winter in my memory that I've absolutely hated.
Getting out into the rare sunshine for 10 minutes helps, as did refusing
to stress over the holidays. Oh yeah, losing 63 pounds kinda makes me feel
better too.
— Allie B.
December 26, 2000
Hi Nanette~ I have had that same feeling too. It is so good to feel great
but when you look back on your "old" life you wonder how you even
made it out of bed every day! I am constantly amazed at how my life has
made such a dramatic 180 turn and I love it. This Christmas was one in
which I didn't dread going out shopping, I could actually stand on my feet
without them killing me for days afterwards. I could actually keep up with
the kids and house cleaning without feeling like I was going to keel over
with a heart attack. It's a wonderful feeling to feel healthy all the time
now...As for SADS I have not had it, if I did I probably attributed it to
my weight, but I am also on Zoloft so I'm not sure if I do have it the
Zoloft may be helping (maybe??). Have a Great New Year...Hugs~
— Marni
December 26, 2000
Nanette, I know how you feel. In the past winters, I would hybernate during
the winter months. Being an evening shift worker, I would sleep til 1 pm
get up, get ready for work, come home and hit the bed. No social life what
so ever. Now, 2.5 months post op and 60lbs lighter, my energy has sky
rocketed. I'm now wake up between 8:30 to 9:30 am. I feel so well that I'm
thinking about starting back to school in January to finish up the second
yr of my associates degree.
— Jan M.
December 27, 2000
I know the feeling, and it's great! While I do not suffer from SADS, I
noticed a dramatic improvement in my energy level. Generally December is a
month of unbelievable stress and activity. This year I actually had the
strength to do everything and enjoy the holidays at the same time. Enjoy!
— Paula G.
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