Depression anyone?

I'm experiencing some depression. I'm calling my primary physician tomorrow about it. I've noticed I'm thinking negative about everything and not wanting to get off the couch. I've lost 37 pounds since surgery, April 19, and I feel that's not enough. I do think I may be eating too much. I need to call the nutritionalist and think I'll find a behaviourlist too. I don't want to go through all this and then fall back into my old habits to become obese again.

I'm finding I'm going through kind of the same thing. I've got a lot on my plate (figuratively, of course!) right now though, and thought it was just that. It seems WLS was just the first of many changes to come to me this year. I am NOT a crier, and I have cried a couple times this week when things got kind of overwhelming. Stupid estrogen. I'm also going to see my PCP soon, too, to see if he has any suggestions as to what to do. Plus, since I was self-pay I need him to give me a prescription for the lab work so I don't have to pay another gigantic bill out of pocket. Remember, no matter what, it is NOT WORTH going back to what you were doing before. I don't think I COULD, given that I dump if I LOOK at sugar, and if I eat too fast everything comes right back up. Still. I kind of hope it's always this way -- I like that at least at this point, I don't think I can destroy my progress. By the way, what was your starting weight? If it wasn't that much, like under 300 ( only SMO calls 300 "not that much"), then 37 is not that bad. I was upset that I had ONLY ( *only* ) lost 20lbs this month, then I had to step back and say "hey dummy, when was the last time you lost 20 pounds in a YEAR." It really puts things into perspective. If you're not happy with your weight loss, you can always try upping: water, protein, and exercise. I always notice that I lose less when I'm not drinking enough water and/or protein. Then I bump it back up and it comes off again. Also, I was stuck at one weight for like two weeks, then it started coming off again. Worse, I have my sister (18 months out) in my ear always telling me that "well, I NEVER had a stall". Well good for her. Take a look at what you eat now vs. what you ate preop. You so quickly get used to new portions that you think it's HUGE, but take a look at those around you. I thought what I was eating was ENORMOUS and that I should slack off (at 1/2 cup a meal! ) then I looked at this woman at work who is all of a hundred pounds eating three or four times as much as me and I felt better about it. Again, all about perspective. Remember, the weight WILL come off. You can't help it. Your body is just confused and conserving right now. When was the last time you lost 37 pounds in 11 weeks? See? Julie

37lbs is very good. I too got in a "funk" because I didn't think I was losing fast enough, but like the other poster said, when is the last time you've lost this much weight in this period of time? Just to ease your mind, talk to the nutritionist, and see if what & how much you're eating is right for this stage of the game. MAKE yourself get up and walk. There are days that I don't want to go out for my walk either, but I have to absolutely force myself to do it. I always feel better when I'm done. Hang in there...we're all here for you too!

I was showing all the signs of depression a few weeks ago. I also had to force myself to get up turn off the TV and move my body. It was not easy. I started by walking around the block. I also realized I just was not taking in enough water. It seemed over whelming to try and figure out how to eat, get in the protein and drink enough water so I just wasn't taking in much water. I starting making myself drink water an hour after ever meal. I also was not getting enough protein. It seemed like all I was doing was eating protein but it was not enough. I know start my day with a protein shake. Protein, exercise and water will make us loose faster and feel better. These are the three things many of us still tell ourselves we hate. After awhile you learn to love all of them. I think it is a good idea to talk to your doctors and get a clear picture of what you are doing. It is also a great thought to see a behaviorist. You are on the right track. This is an unbelievable change it just takes a while to wrap our minds around it. You are doing the right things to take care of yourself. Try adding just one thing today like a short walk or a shower (it's a depresion thing) and see how you feel. Terrie 366/313/ goal 165 www.obesityenders.com

Hey Brenda, I totally feel you girl. Up until this morning, I was stuck at 37 pounds since surgery too and it was pulling me DOWN. Here are my tips, hopefully at least one of them will help: get out the measuring tape and do all your measurements do you food journal? Start one and only do it for a week. When you get bored, experiment with protein shakes. Try a new twist on your "old standby" Can't believe I'm going to say this, but Go Shopping! Go to the pool.

Hi Brenda - I had surgery a week earlier than you and I have "only" lost 41 lbs. I know I am on the slow side and it's especially frustrating cuz I know onderland is only 3 lbs away and now is when my weight has decided to stall!!! I am getting in all of my protein and water and upped my elliptical time. It will happen for all of us, it's just hard being patient!