Depression...
Did any of you experience an increase in depression before your surgery? I had my depression under control due to wellbutrin and regular exercise. I kind of hit rock bottom, weight wise (or I guess what I could tolerate). That is when I started researching wls and had my consult with the surgeon. Right now, I am waiting on insurance approval. I have been in such a funk the last couple of weeks, I hardly leave my house. I feel like I am on hold waiting for the insurance. I haven't been exercising which has greatly contributed to the increase in my depression. I feel like I have fallen so far in just a few months. Last november, I was walking the susan g komen 3day (60miles in three days) Last year, I walked over 800 miles training...and now I am having trouble (mentally) walking the dog around the block. I have become so withdrawn and avoid any situation out of my comfort zone.
I don't know that I am looking for any answers in particular. I think that I am just trying to publically acknowledge these feelings and pull myself up by the bootstraps...
mary
I don't know that I am looking for any answers in particular. I think that I am just trying to publically acknowledge these feelings and pull myself up by the bootstraps...
mary
I am also a Dr. B patient. Make sure you talk with Dr. B or Dr. Thompson about your depression. Get a hold on it now because after surgery depression can get worse because you are losing fat so fast that your body can't absorb the hormones fast enough. I felt like I was on a constant PMS. My daughter use to tell me back then that I was so cranky since having the surgery.LOL You will get through this. Keep coming here and letting us help in any way we can.
I go to counseling every other week since my surgery. The psychologist that did my psych eval even recommended it, so I see her every 2 weeks. I'm 4 weeks out now, and I can tell this is going to be a rough road for me, and I know i'm going to need every minute of that counseling. I know some people don't believe in it, but it helps me. Im very emotional right now. I don't have my best friend anymore (food).
-Denise
-Denise