Having the what did I do feeling.....

I am depressed. I don't know what the heck is wrong with me. I keep asking myself what I did to myself. Will this get better? Will it go away? I know that I am only a week out and I need to be patient. Are there any tricks to get me by? Hugs, Chrissy

If you were to see Dr Aranow right now, he'd tell you that you are going to run the gammut of emotions from happy, to confused, to sad, to depressed. He told me this and I smiled at him (because the day he said it, I was happy) and the next day, I cried my eyes out all day long! Remember that your body has been through a tremendous trauma. You had general anesthesia that also alters our emotions and hormones, etc. WLS also alters our emotions and hormones... You need to relax, deep breathe and do what's required of you today...and just today. Get through the day (make sure you're taking your pain meds, control of pain helps us heal better)...and MAKE SURE YOU"RE GETTING IN ALL OF YOUR PROTEIN...PROTEIN MAKES US HEAL...you need to have your staple lines heal well. Tomorrow is another day and you'll get there...tomorrow! Rest up, you have to sleep when tired and just take this time now, so that you don't have complications later on. It's cold out, wrap yourself up in a warm blanket, read a good book or watch a favorite movie. This is YOUR time. **on a different topic...I think that you know my nephew and his wife from Bonds, at work...they both work in Bonds at the Constitutional Plaza building...I don't want to write their names on here...but if you have email...I'll tell you who they are!...BTW...my mother in law also works in that building, in speciality markets... Have fun having some sick leave! paula paula

Paula, Thank you. I have been feeling like I am not normal. I read profiles on here and there arn't to many that talk about the feelings of after surgery. I just want to be me again. I am so emotional. Infact bawling my eyes out as I type this. Your right. I do need to take this one day at a time. I just wish I knew what I could do to help myself feel better. As for work. I work in the Plaza building. You can email me if you would like. [email protected]. Talk to you soon. Hugs and thanks again!, Chrissy

Hey Chrissy girl, I feel your pain .-) I already am sick of the protein shakes..bloated..sore..damn peds keep rolling down but things will get better. Just 2 weeks and we are on to a new stage ..yippee. Thanks again for the tranquility angel I hold on to it all the time...rock on ..things will get better..colleen

Hi Chrissy, I had horrible depression the first week.....last week it got alittle better...and this week I feel like myself again!!! I have been taking zoloft (antidepressant) for 2 years, but even with them I was still depressed right after surgery............ It went away for me,and I hope it will for you......... Hey Imgoing to Enfield Thurs or Fri......maybe we can meet??!!! Bethany 266/244/140?

Hey there...I am on a roller coaster. Crying one minute, depressed, stabel - not happy - but ok. I have questioned what I have done to myself as well. I am trying to keep busy, but get very agitated because I can not do everything I want to. I had the talk with Dr. Aranow about how my emotions will be all over the place. It's like full time PMS for 12 women! Hang in there! You did SO awesome in the hospital with your walking, etc. Use that momentum to get through. One of my favorite sayings is from Robert Frost "The best way out is always through". You'll get there! We'll get there! Are you going to the Support Group Meeting tonight? I am...hope to see you there..if not...I will give you a call! Take care! Nancy