Post Op Blues

I was told I would go through some sort of "depression" after surgery, but I didn't want to believe it. I was doing so great and felt awesome until last Thursday. I went back to work that day, in fact. Somehow I either caught some stomach virus or my tummy is just messed up, because I've been having trouble keeping anything of substance down for 4 days now. I feel like I'm back to square one, like in the hospital, and only liquids will work. I even had a problem with my water at one point today. I don't really think I am eating or sipping too fast. I got sick at 2 different Christmas parties this weekend, from eating things I'd had before without problems. I was crying so much on Friday to my hubby, and it was the first time I wondered why in the hell I did this to myself. I know it will get better, but it's so frustrating, especially on a holiday, to feel so crappy. I haven't had my vitamins in 3 days now and I'm worried about getting dehydrated. I'm just trying to take things slow and sip, sip, sip.... but I'm so hungry and depressed.

Hey there! Don't worry, it will get better! I am 10 days post op and I too cry over what I have done. I was so sure I could handle some things and then started craving fast food. I just told myself: "Nothing tastes as good as being thin will feel".....I have been thin all of my life and then aduthood hit me and my body went out of control! Look at it like this, we just need to let the inside of our bodies heal really good. Maybe you do have a bug, but it could also be that you still need some healing time. I am no doctor of course, but please don't be so hard on yourself......get plenty of rest and sip, sip, sip like you have been. Hang in there girl, summer is just around the corner and you will be shopping for a new bathing suite, ... keep that mental picture in mind, it helps me all the time. I will be praying for you and please email me to let me know how you are:[email protected] God Bless, Melissa

Thanks so much for your support. I am feeling better now emotionally, at least! I don't regret the surgery now, and I'm really looking forward to the results. I'm still having some problems with certain foods though. This is 5 days in a row! I think I have narrowed it down though, so I'm looking forward to a better day tomorrow. (Hopefully... since I will be back at work again!)

Doreen, I am sorry about what you are going through. I have not had surgery yet, but I have also heard that depression could happen. Is there anyway you can get something for the depression. I know that not feeling well is also not making things any better. I only hope things get better for you soon. Melissa

Hi Melissa, Thanks for your support. I'm already on liquid prozac (which is awful, by the way!), but I'm not sure it has been absorbed real well in the past 5 days. I had some depression problems before surgery as well. I'm doing better today, and just can't wait to keep losing! I know I will have no regrets in the long run. Best wishes with your upcoming surgery!! Doreen

Its bad enough but during the holidays it is even worse. We picked a challenging time of the year to do this, but it will pay off. I haven't had the issues you are going through at this point (physically) but have had some of those blues and that is without the being sick! I can only imagine how you must feel right now. Just know that everything does take care of itself in time and you will get better. I know a few people who have had this surgery and they all say that, even with complications, after a period of time they were so glad they did it. Hang in there and know you aren't alone.

Theresa, Thanks so much for the support. I know I will get through this. My hubby had this surgery last year and even with the complications and problems he had, he has no regrets at all. I know I will feel that way in time. (Maybe when I shop for new clothes next summer!!) I never even considered this being a bad time of year for the surgery - I just wanted to get it done! Oh well, this can only make me stronger! Doreen

Doreen--I had surgery on Dec. 22nd and when I was in the hospital the night after having surgery I think I had something like a panic attack. My face got flushed and hot and I just kept thinking--What have I done? It happened to me the next day as well. My mother and husband said that I acted like I has post-pardum (s.p.??) syndrome like I did when I had my little boy. I seem to be doing better now. But I wonder if I will always have a questioning thought in my head. I'm glad you posted about htis subject. I hope things get better for you.