Anyone going through Post-op depression?

I had surgery on 8/25 and since the pre-op diet and surgery I have lost 35 pounds, so why am I so miserable?! I miss working, I'm alone practially all the time, and I think the fact that I know I can't eat the same ever again is bothering me for some reason. I've also had some trouble with head hunger - ugh! Otherwise, surgery went well and I am loosing, so I am glad for that. I was wondering is anyone else was experiencing this "depression"?

Hi Clarissa, I am a week out and having some of the same feelings. I'm sorry for your loneliness. I don't have that but I do have the depressed feeling of never being able to eat like I used to, or rather the foods I used to. It is a very weird feeling. I wish food didn't play such an important role I guess in my life. Gianna

I'm a month out and I had that same feeling, but then I remembered, the pureed food stage lasts only a little while. And then you will be able to eat again. Not the same way, which is the whole point. I have lost over 35 pounds IN A MONTH!!!! I could not do that without the surgery. I don't have the discipline on my own to restrict my intake to that degree. But I'm learning that I need to use the self-discipline I do have to take my vitamins and drink my water and get enough protein. It's like an all-day job! Hang in there, it does get easier! Dawna

I had surgery on 8/2/05 and at my 29-day check-up I had lost 32 lbs...I know what you mean about being alone and sad though!! I normally work FT, attend college FT, and my 8-year-old is constantly around too! All these drastic changes at once and my former best friend (food) isn't here to help me through! *sobbing* I've tried though, to go back to it (overeating) and wow, talk about PAINFUL. I am making a list of foods that have caused me really immense pain...like foods I have literally promised God I will not eat again because with the dumping I was doubled up with cramping, diarrhea and nausea (sorry about that graphic description but it pretty much covers it!) It's getting better...*I* am getting better. I am reminding myself that I made this decision for me, my health, my future. HANG IN THERE!!