Depression
At 5 weeks out, it's possible that you're running into the notorious "hormone dump." Our bodies store hormones in fat cells, and when you lose a lot of weight very quickly, it all goes flooding into your system at once. For women it's like a killer spell of PMS, and from what I've heard from other men here, it can certainly leave you feeling out of sorts as well.
It's also entirely possible that the enormity of your lifestyle change is really hitting you right now. Lots of people here work with a therapist to addresses the changes surgery brings, and it can be hugely helpful.
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
Ditto everything Julie said. And I highly recommend finding a therapist to work with.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
on 5/9/17 8:10 pm, edited 5/9/17 1:11 pm
I was definitely getting the blues around then. I'm sure hormones were involved, but mostly I missed my "friend" food, and I missed how easy eating was pre-surgery. It was a frequent topic of discussion with my therapist (I admit to crying a few times in her office over it) and I'm happy to say the feelings have passed (I'm 11 weeks now).
Yes. You no longer have food which for most of us was a big thing in our life. PLus as you lose weight hormones are dumped into your system. This is a tough time.
Drink lots of water. Try to get fresh air. Take walks. Check out therapy. Stay connected with friends / family.
VSG: 12/12/13, LBL, small TL, BL/BA: 11/7/14 Twins 12/9/18 HW after Twins 260. 5'10 37 years old - Stacy_WLS (MFP)
