Cold feet 4 days before surgery

bonitachica9679
on 7/13/11 9:40 pm - Huntington, WV
I'm in serious stress mode about my surgery on Monday. I started the pre-op diet on July 5th. The only instructions they gave me were 20-30 carbs per day. No mention about the number of fat grams or calories. Since I didn't have direction on those, I've been eating about 22 carbs, 1300 calories and about 50g of fat per day. I don't necessary feel "bad" but I am a total B****. I can't stand to be around myself. I don't even feel that deprived but I do think it is related to my diet.On the upside, I've lost 8.2lbs since June 28th.

Did anyone  same issues with a horrible mood AFTER surgery? 
cristie2000
on 7/13/11 10:06 pm
 If you are like me, I REALLY turned to food for pure enjoyment before being banded.  When I was bored, I ate.  When I was socializing, I ate.  When I started the pre-op diet I couldn't do that anymore.  I had to come up with something else to change my relationship with food.  I kept telling myself that this too shall pass.  I was probably testier at moments as a result, but it was worth it.  After getting banded, for a month I was suffering from anxiety/depression.  I am prone to this anyways after having post-pardom depression.  I was put on a little dose of celexa and the world is a much better place for me.  I think for a little while the mood changes are normal.  Your body will be healing and readjusting to your new life.  A new life comes with many changes.  If you are like me, changes can be an inconvenience and aggrevating until I come up with an alternative, convenient way.  I was grouchy during those intitial stages, but not awful.  It was well worth the changes I have made to my life now.  There is not a day that goes by that I am not thrilled with my choice of getting the band.  I love my weight loss, I love the fact that I look forward to exercising, and most of all I love being able to chase my daughter and play endlessly.  Remember, this too shall pass.  It is always hard work to reach our goals.  Good luck and best wishes.
 “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.? ~Theodore Roosevelt

         
Lin_2
on 7/13/11 10:45 pm, edited 7/13/11 10:45 pm
Good advice Cristie! I agree. I also wanted to add two things. 1) I have alot of friends who are in some stage of eating healthier and different "diets". Nearly every one of the women who cut down on carbs said they got b*tch'y. I experienced some of that too, but was having a very stressful time at work on a deadline, so it was hard to tease out which had the bigger influence.
2) When I had my hysterectomy, my GYN warned me that surgery often is followed by depression. It doesn't matter what kind of surgery. Even surgeries that people are thrilled about can result with some depression.
Having said all of that, I actually did get depressed after the hysterectomy (no more babies). But didn't need an antidepressant. My friend who had a bypass, did need an antidepressant. And I have a friend who had cosmetic surgery, and needed an antidepressant.  It just comes with the territory sometimes.
Walking is a great way to deal with depression (if it's mild and doesn't require more treatment). I think that's why so many surgeons recommend walking to aid recovery. My GYN told me to walk and walk and walk after the hysterectomy. My bariatric surgeon has given me the same advice following the band.
Cold feet is normal. I put the same post as you have prior to my own surgery
and for me it has been a GREAT decision.
I've been doing pretty good and I'm able to do more exercise than ever. I am actually chomping at the bit to do more! Crazy!
Good luck!!
        
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