Mental State

Have any of you seeing a BIG change in your mental state besides just your physical change?? I noticed that my memory is not as sharp and that's why I went to see my surgeon, Dr. Koren. I'm trying up my food intake and protein. I also noticed that I sometimes let little things get the best of me since losing this weight. I also don't take the crap I used to take from people. You can't push me around anymore. Donna 338/166

Donna, I have said for a long time that not only am I losing weight, I am also losing my hair and my mind.... I seem to have gotten very forgetful since surgery... Oh, and I am also losing my eyesight... I seem to be getting blind as a bat here lately. I'm not sure of what the connection in all of this is, but I just keep hoping it is temporary. As for the not taking crap from folks, I think that is because now that we are not as ashamed of ourselves, or our appearances, it makes it easier for us to come out and say what we really feel. For some reason, people seem to take the new smaller 'US' more seriously now. And that is a good thing! Hugs, Susan

OH MY!! I'm losing my eye sight also I have to remove my glasses just to read and I need to get back in and get my eyes checked. I'm wondering if it's lack of protein with the memory loss. Donna

I haven't noticed any memory problems, but I did have my eyes checked out. My prescription changed very slightly. I now have to use reading glasses when I am wearing my contacts, if I want to read the newspaper. I'm not sure this is WLS related....could just be old age. The major change in my mental state came from changes in my lifestyle. I used to enjoy the bar scene and the karaoke group. Now, that I don't drink alcohol, I don't find that scene very amusing. I can see all the drunks are just drunks. I feel very strange with those "friends" now. I find myself spending more time at home or with my family, instead of partaking of the karaoke nights at my local pub. At first, it worried me, to be so boring. Now, I don't give a S**T. I'm just going to enjoy the new me and pick up new friends who will also enjoy the new me. Friends who are not drunks. Karen G

I think they eyes sight is caused from the WLS. WHOLE body goes through a major change. Donna 338/165

Other people in my support group who have had WLS have also complained of eye sight problems.I haven't had any eye problem,however my mental state is bothering me.I am so afraid of regaining weight that I know I don't eat right! I am scared to eat! I find myself wanting to skip meals or over eating so that I will vomit it all back up.I am scared and a friend of mine thinks I could become bullemic or anorexic. Do you ever feel scared of gaining weight back. Do you think I should talk to a counselor?I'd appreciate your advice.-Melinda

A lot depends on your bone size also. If your big boned then you might look wonderful in a size 14 or 16. I'm enjoying the shopping now. I went out today and got myself a couple of tops and some new pants. Donna

I should have responded to your post about clothing size. Silly me Donna