QOD 5/19

Hi there guys Isn't anyone going to post a question today? Let me think of one Do you guys seem to have any depression? Do any of you guys seem to cry for no reason? Does the thought of sagging skin depress you when you see it or feel it? Does anyone of you guys regret having surgery? Well the first question is I seem to be very depressed. I went to the DR he put me on some medication that had me so sleepy I could not function at work. Lexapro was the name of it. Yes, I seem to be crying alot. Why? I dont know. I think I just have to get used to the new me. The site more than the thought of the sagging skin depresses me but I keep saying ....." GIRL YOU LOOK GOOD WITH YOUR CLOTHES ON SO FORGET IT" No, I have no regrets on having this WLS . I wish I did it sooner. WELL GUYS....LATER LOVE: TO ALL OF YOU LORRAINE

Hello Lorraine, Well in answer to the questions... I don't think I have any depression that isn't event related. I think its one of the first times in a long time I haven't been chronically depressed about something. I also haven't been as emotional as usal in reference to crying. I still cry for sad stories or movies and stuff, but not just randomly. I guess these are signs that I may be stabalizing in my life somewhat... FOR A CHANGE!!!! I AM sad about my skin though. I am not even where I look good in clothes yet.. yeah if they are all hiding and non revealing I look BETTER than before, but.... I want to wear sleeveless shirts and look cute SO BAD!!!! Before I at least just had big fat arms... not ripples and dimples and a wing!!!!!! My tummy was gross before and so now its just a smaller version of gross and I know I will get THAT cut off some day. I dont know how I will come to terms with my skin..... I do not regret it though. It gave me a chance I would never give back.. to live my life again instead of watching it go by. I haven't faced all my demons and I am a work in progress, but its a job I am glad I started

Lorraine, yeah i have been depressed alot since i had this surgery... do i cry alot yeah every time i comb or brush my hair... sagging skin stinks i have alot of that but o well..... do i regret having this surgery well ifyou would asked me in dec, jan and feb, i would say yeah i did. but i think that was cuz of all the complications and being stuck in the hospital for so long. but now i am so glad i had this surgery and i would do it in a heart beat...lynda

5 months post op 86 pounds lost 10 pounds to goal Have I had depression since the surgery? Sure, I've had some days when I have the emotional roller coaster but it doesn't last long. Besides, I've always been an emotional person. I cried when I saw "Herbie the Love Bug" -- many, many, years ago! I get concerned about the hair loss because I have always had very thick hair -- sort of my center of pride. I just keep telling myself that it DOES come back. I've always had super muscle tone so the saggy skin disturbs me a little. My husband is concerned with the muscle loss but hopefully I can continue with the weights and get some of it back in a year's time. I try to think positive. I have NO REGRETS about having the surgery. luvitsunny

Hi everyone. Do you guys seem to have any depression? no i have not expirenced depression at all Do any of you guys seem to cry for no reason? i cry once a month, have been doing that since before the surgey. and it can be for the smallest thing. my male friend snaped at me today and i have been in a sad mood all day because of that. i had tears in my eyes but i would not let them fall. Does the thought of sagging skin depress you when you see it or feel it? i hate the saggin skin in my lower back. i have these two big bags just hanging back there and i hate looking at it. Does anyone of you guys regret having surgery? no regrets at all. i am very happy and getting healthier everyday. i jsut wish i knew about this when i was in my early 20's. but im not 30 yet so i still have time.

I don't have any depression though I sure empathize with those who do....it is not fun. I'm emotional but I don't cry unless I think of something sad (or very happy). So far, no major skin problems....I couldn't figure out why but then I thought...my parents and all of my grandparents never looked their age......not much wrinkling at all.....one of the few good physical characteristics (besides our dark eyes) that my family has! So far I have pretty good skin rebound. I absolutely don't regret having this surgery.....it has improved my life 100%.....and I was pretty happy even before it....but now I'm estatic......I might just start floating, I'm so happy! Jenni

The depression question is interesting. Before surgery I had been on anti-depressants for a long time, and needed them. I had even taken myself for a vacation in the loony bin several years ago, and after years of therapy, I know depression when I have it. I'm now off all of my meds (they were time released and probably not doing anything since surgery, anyway), and definitely not depressed. On the other hand, I have been very emotional lately, crying easily over both sad and happy things. Heck, I'm an equal opportunity weeper. It's very different than my depression. When I'm depressed I don't feel much of anything, just down. Now I feel all kinds of emotions, and strongly. I'm sure this is hormonal, as I went through a similar period when I went through menopause. (Early 30's - premature ovarian failure.) I'm beginning to think estrogen should be in the same class of drugs as heroin, only a little more dangerous. Sagging skin? Doesn't depress me so much as it is starting to gross me out! But, I look pretty dang good in clothes. But if I ever wanted to clear a room... Regret WLS? Never. I only regret the years I wasted being MO. Deb