Are any of you depressed?
Not sure about meds, but I do know it's so common. I've been feeling fine, but every once in awhile I get so bummed out. Today I cried b/c sex doesn't feel like it used to anymore... poor hubby didn't know what he did wrong (nothing)!!!! Everyone is different though. I'd just call your dr. Mine prescribed exercise. HA!
Dawn
Dear TH
yes I have had episodes of profound depression. But each day it seems to get just a little bit better How was your recovery process ? I had a some blood loss post op and I was severely aniemic for about 2 two weeks that didn't help. Talk to your doctor it is a normal response but maybe he will suggest somethings to help and not just exercise
Hang in there. Also you could try buying something new not a lot just one outfit at your new size it really cheered me up plus I got it on sale ( pants usually 39.00 for 10.99 and a top for about 8 bucks ) I dropped 2 sizes in pants and one in tops it was really noticeable when I put the new clothes on
Cheryl
TH, Hi! I had open RNY on 8/4/04, and it is just this weekend that I'm starting to feel a little better mentally. For the past 3 weeks I was in a major funk, with terrible thoughts of despair and deep depression, couldn't get myself out of bed, let alone function in any way. Finally broke down to my husband that I couldnt take it anymore. He had to spend about a week with me and not leave me alone, it was that bad! I went to a psychologist, have seen him twice now and it seemed to help. I also quit taking the "reglan" that the surgeon had me on, and wanted me on for 3 months. My primary care doctor prescribed liquid prozac, but I couldnt continue it. Anyway, don't try to ride it out, GET HELP!!! It will pass and you will feel human again. I'm still contantly battling the "stinking thinking", but I am getting better every day, a little at a time and am so thankful not to be at that "place" anymore. Call your surgeon and primary care doctor and let them know how you are feeling. I found that talking about it made a world of difference. E-mail me if you need someone to listen, trust me, I know where you're at. You will feel better. Hang in there you are not alone.
Patty
I just got home from my daughter's birthday party and was getting ready to post something just like this. Today was supposed to be so much fun but instead I feel like I was in a funk that I could not escape. I watched all my friends and family eat barbeque, drink beer, and eat cake and ice cream. I felt so isolated. I was feeling down in the dumps to begin with and that just pushed me over the edge. A few friends asked if I wanted to move the party over to my place so we could keep partying. I couldn't imagine just sitting there and watching this go on any longer. I am never such a poor sport. I am normally the life of the party. My husband says my nasty vibe is contagious and it is rubbing off on him. I feel pretty bad and can't wait for this to pass. to make things worse I got on the scale and have only lost a few pounds. It was such a let down from the first two weeks when I lost 37.
TH,
Absolutely, positively depressed; down in the dumps; desparate; grieving; and all the other nouns you can think of!
While I've suffered from clinical depression for years, it was quite under control before surgery. Since then, I've upped my daily meds and still have a huge struggle every day. There are several reasons why anyone who has undergone wls recently should experience some depression.
First, wls is MAJOR surgery. The necessary healing time depletes our bodies natural ability to generate feelings of wellness.
Second, our diets are out of whack, and we are not getting a sufficient amount of calories in to make normal functioning easy on our body. Running on stored fat is ever so much harder to do, that using food from the stomach.
Third, the huge lifestyle changes that wls brings makes even easy going people re-evaluate everything from our friendships, our the way we deal with stress to our faith issues and body image.
In short, there is a lot going on right now. If you didn't experience some kind of negative feelings at least sometimes, I would seriously think you were insane!
Exercise is good for depression. So are meds, if necessary. So are support groups, positive reading materials, prayer, meditation and deep breathing exercises.
Other than those suggestions, I think there is not much we can do. We just need to ride it out as you said, with the knowledge that this too shall pass.
Good luck! I'll pray for you and would very much appreciate any prayers you can spare for me.
I am sorry to hear that you are feeling this way. I have heard of other people getting mild sedatives to help them out during this time but maybe try and ride it out for awhile first it may just be a funk you are in right now. I have up days and down days but as time goes on it will get easier.
Best wishes
Patty
You are normal and not alone. I have been having the same problems. Going to work is a major struggle for me, people assume I am "sick" because I am just not back to myself yet. I'm taking Zoloft (have been for 6+ years) and I think that may take the edge off, but it doesn't take away the fact that my whole world has changed.
For me, it is getting better. My husband and I had a weekend full of arguements, which actually helped matters a lot for me. It was nice to get everything out there. Support groups are great for that too. It's always nice to know that there are other people who have been where you are.
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