Headaches-Crying Jags - Anyone else??????

First I have to tell you I'm really doing great . I don't have pain, I don't have trouble getting in my protein or my liquids. My surgery was May 26th and I went back to work on June 1st . I have had a dull headache a couple of times along with a light headed feeling since surgery. Also, last night I got some news that made me feel bad, but I started crying and couldn't stop . The new wasn't that bad that I should have reacted that way. Has this happened to anyone else?

The crying spells have hit me too. It doesn't have to be anything sad for me to well up. I picked my daughter up from a school trip to DC this morning, I cried all the way there. I'm not depressed in that I miss food or any of that. I'm actually doing great!! But I read somewhere the the anesthesia can cause weepiness and headaches, etc. Hope you feel better soon!! Anita -16

Dear Anita, Thanks for your reply. Although I'm sorry you're going through this also, it's good for me to know it's something that a lot of people are going through. I hope we'll both be feeling much better soon. Sandy

Wow, and I thought I went back to work quick! We both returned to work on the same day, but as you see, my surgery was 2 weeks before you! OK, Superwoman, send some of that strength this way! I haven't had headaches, but the crying fits are there. At least once a day for me - usually I can count on one at work because I just don't like my job anymore, and for the moment I feel STUCK here. But having issues with eating, exercising, and just BEING tend to have me . My mother and sister are trying (long-distance) to help me keep my spirits up. Hope this doesn't last much longer...

Hi Angie, Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone. I hope we are both feeling better real soon. Sandy

Hi Sandra, Wow, how come you went back to work so soon? When did you get out of the hospital? That seems way too soon. Did you have the RNY or the DS? The crying is totally normal. Due to major surgery, loosing weight so fast and just feeling not so normal. It gets better as the weeks go by and get into a new routine. Partly mourning the old eating behavior. Walking, drinking fluids and getting in the protein all help. I can tell when I don't have enough protein......I get very cranky and sick to my stomach. I hope you didn't push yourself to get back to work so quickly - be careful and get lots of rest. Take care, Wendy

Dear Wendy, Thank so much for your imput. It has helped. I got out of the hospital on May 28th and I had RNY Lap. I would have gone back to work if it was in anyway strenuous. I am sitting at a desk most of the day, but do have to get up to take faxes out to the guys every 1/2 hr. or so. That way at least I know I'm getting some walking in and keeping the blood flowing. They are terrific here at work. If I got a little too tired I just was able to go home. Thanks for your concern. You take care also. Sandy

Well that my explain why I have been on a crying bing these last couple of days not bad feeling just feeling open and exposed I guess you can say great I am not alone good I was just thinking it was me. Lucy

Dear Lucy, I'm sorry you're going through the same thing as I am, but I'm also glad to know I'm not alone. I was beginning to question my sanity. Hope we'll both be feeling better soon Take care, Sandy

Hi Sandra, I now feel so much better after reading your post and all the replies. My surgery was on 5/28 and I too have been crying so much. Yesterday I cried until I thought I was going to vomit. It doesn't seem to take much to make me bawl like a baby! For me, I think so much of it is mourning for food. I see the commercials with the food that looks so yummy, and I know that it will be a long time till I can have those foods, if ever. Its not even that I really want them, its just knowing I cannot eat them now that is painful. I am going to see a counselor this week to try to talk through my food issues and hopefully help me to deal with this. I know this will get better for all of us experiencing it as time goes by. We have a new way of life to adjust to and its a big deal! When it gets rough I think to myself "one day at a time" and when its really bad, I think "one hour at a time". This helps me to get through some periods when I really am down. I will keep you in my prayers for a speedy recovery! Best, Deana