Hi Everyone,.....I have a couple of ??

Okay,....this may sound strange (but with me,...what else is new?) but I am wondering if anyone else has had any experience with post-op "euphoria"? Maybe that's not the right word, but I'm not sure what to call it. I know depression is fairly common, but I gotta tell you, except for the residual soreness I have, I have been waking up the past few mornings feeling so well, and peaceful and full of hope it's amazing. I don't think it's the pain meds because I stopped taking the Tylenol with Codeine last Saturday. And it made me dizzy and sleepy, not "happy". Maybe it's the release of all the Pre-op stress. Maybe it's the relief of getting thru the surgery in one piece and with no complications. Maybe it's because I'm just so grateful to be alive, with the promise of a healthier, more active life ahead. I dunno. I was just wondering if anyone felt this kinda thing. I'll wait and see what folks have to say at my first post-op support meeting next week too. Secondly, I have heard of a couple of WLS-related events coming up in March and was wondering where I can find info about them. Thanks.

Hey Patrique, I guess I had similar feelings as you. It was a huge relief to put all those months of worrying about the surgery itself behind me. Plus it was just so exciting to see the weight coming off at such a rapid rate and feeling better. It was like you said, I was just looking forward to a healthier and more active life and that made me pretty darned happy. Enjoy your post op euphoria. I am so happy that you are enjoying a complication free recovery. Terri

I think I may know what you mean, I remember the first day I could go to work without bandaging myself beforehand (my stables had been bleeding for weeks), This wonderful feeling came over me, like, "I'm recovering!!!" It was then that I realized that I had more energy, that I had lost weight, it was a very happy feeling. As far as events in March, there is the WLS dance on the on the 4th. Alot of us are going and it should be fun. If you look back a few days on the messages Carla M. posted something about it recently or you can email Deb Marcus. Glad you are enjoying the journey!

Patrique~ This journey will bring you many "moments"... and some as you have described. I think what you are talking about is the clear realization of true... POSSIBILITY and HOPE! ... That big resounding YES IT WORKS! "phew"... these kind of moments. And.. perhaps... your body saying THANKS to you for not abandoning it... finding a way to bring it back to health. I had such a moment recently while on vacation. I had done a spin class while on my cruise (yes! me a spin class!) Note to self: get padded pants! I digress... After the spin class I did a stretching class... the instructor asked us to put our knees to our chest... I did it and then realized... I CAN DO THIS! I cried (quietly of course) while on the floor tears of pure joy! Gotta love it! keep up the great work! Towanda