emotional roller coaster

I almost peed myself reading the first part of your post. I watched the Hallmark movie last night and was hysterical--and the commericals put me over the edge. I hear ya on that one! --Courtney

Hey Suzy, All I can say is Amen. Amen. Amen. I dropped a pencil the other day down the steps and burst into tears. I am a mess. I feel so up and down and sideways, I have loss my sense of direction, as well as my sense of myself. I feel like my body is unmanageable--don't know what will work and what won't and I really feel like my life is so not in my hands right now. I'm not sure how long this will last, but I have noticed that having little projects do tend to keep my spirits up. I have plan--eithe rwalking or working on my scrapbook to keep track of my progress. Or sometimes I have a good cry...either way, I'll hold your hand!!!! Courtney

Oh my God, Courtney! I couldn't have said it better! I totally relate to what you are saying. I must say that I finally feel better today and also stronger than I've felt in sometime. Thanks for the tips on projects. I think I defintely had too much time on my hands this weekend, and that didn't make for a pretty day. Thanks again for being there. I hope you start feeling better soon as well. Sue

Hi Suzy, I just posted a real similar post to yours. It's an awful feeling right now. Heidi

I can really relate to how you feel. I had my surgery on 3/2 and was fine the first few weeks but lately have been having alot of blue days.I've been having trouble with the getting enough protein,and water.Nothing looks good food wise to me but I know I have to eat but my mind says yuck!I go through times I feel lonely with my family even around me.I look at myself in the mirror and don't see much of a change even if others tell me they do.I wonder "what did I do to myself?" but then I go and check out the OH profiles and see all the stories of sucess and that helps.By reading others questions I see that these feelings are common with alot that have been through this surgery,and knowing that has helped me alot. Know that you aren't alone and you will pave the way for others that are thinking of having this surgery, and learn and use what you'll be learning through this journey to help others that will be asking the same questions we are now.Good luck in your journey Michelle McG.(MN)

Wow, you just went through TWO major issues in the hospital. Your body is in shock. Being emotional and moods out of whack is VERY common post-op for any surgery. I think what helped me was taking Zoloft. I was taking that even before my surgery, and continued afterwards and my emotions were normal. Granted, I get emotional every now and then, but who doesn't. Anyway, the drinking/eating combo thing takes some getting used to. I learned the HARD way to not drink 1/2 hour before, during or 1/2 hour after my meals. When I did, food came right back up. Not fun. So hang in there!! Focus on protein. get that protein in! Make every bite count. No empty calories or processed foods. Get tha****er in. Exercise! Take 2 multi-vitamins a day, calcium Citrate, sublingual B12 and a B Complex supplement. Don't take them all at once. Spread them out throughout the day and take calcium citrate on an EMPTY stomach and don't take more than 500mg at a time (because our bodies can only absorb 500mg of calcium at a time). You are NOT failing. Don't even think that way! We have all gone through what you've gone through. You are NOT alone!! Hang in there! It only gets better from here!