Question:
I'am five weeks out and down 25pounds. I am feeling sad and dont know why!

My husband is great and I feel great physically anyone else feel the same way?    — sarahthedoula (posted on March 30, 2010)

March 30, 2010
I am also 5 weeks out today and I have been a little sad off and on. I think a lot of it has to do with so many changes and our hormones. Not to mention we are mourning the death of out bestfriend "Food". I have just been taking it one day at a time and each day trying to work a little harder on my water and vitamin intake. I have gone back to work so that helped. I am only able to attend my group meetings once a month due to work but wish I could go more often. You are not alone!! We have to be strong and think of the great journey and awsome lifestyle we will have. Good Luck!
   — Brandi0223

March 30, 2010
To tell you the truth I wasn't sad, just stuffed all the time, trying to get in all my protein and the water at first. I thank the good Lord that I wasn't sad, because a lot of folks said the same thing you said about being sad. The other gal said it right, you are about to embark on a new life and greatness, I think you have a good attitude and take it one day at a time. This journy is not going to be easy, I know I have rough days with my protein and barfing and I am 8 months out!!!!! Good luck to you my sister
   — FSUMom

March 30, 2010
Hi I am 10 weeks out and I am always sad. People say I have changed and that I am o longer happy. I did have to go to the doctor and get hormones. They also increased my depression medication because our bodies are changing and so is our heart. It will get better it does take time. I am still working on it so good luck. We are feeling the same you are not alone.
   — dorisgarcia

March 30, 2010
Hi Sarah...another thing to remember, is that a lot of your hormones are stored in your fat, and as you lose it, especially quickly, like WLS patients do, it gets released back into the bloodstream and can wreak havok with our emotions. I'm glad that I didn't have that happen to me, but I have two good friends on this forum who actually became so depressed that they were suicidal. Lucky for them, their surgeons saw what was going on, and were able to get them on some medication that helped until things stablized. Those are RARE situations, though....and I would tend to believe, like the first poster said, that you are just mourning the loss of your "best friend" - food. I mourned it too, but I did my mourning before I ever had the surgery, because I went to my surgeon's office and talked to the dietician and got on the post-op regimen 5 months before I had the surgery. I wanted to begin eating early on the way I'd have to be eating afterwards. And there really is a "mourning" of the way you used to be able to eat, and even a type of anger at others who can eat that way still and not pay the price of obesity. Please know that we're all here for you, and if you need to talk about your sadness, there are many who've been through it and can walk you through it, too.
   — Erica Alikchihoo

March 31, 2010
I was like that as well and remember telling my husband and mother that I wish I could die, but I also had complications from surgery and ended up getting cut, so exercise was so limited. Once I could exercise I started feeling better day by day. Now I don't think I ever really have a sad day like that anymore. I also went back on an antidepressant so maybe therapy, or medication will help if it doesn't improve. Hormones are a big part in this surgery. I am not the same as I was before the surgery but I am a better person now physically, mentally, and emotionally. Hope life improves for you. I am almost 9 weeks out.
   — jlk2010

March 31, 2010
I mourned the loss of food. Remember it was your best friend now you feel kind of lost without it...At least I did.. Just hang in there and it doesn't last forever.
   — okbuffy

April 1, 2010
My daughter had RNY in Feb. Recently she has had trouble eating a lot and I noticed her moods were different and she seemed sad a lot. I talked with the nurse at the doctors office and she asked me about her B12 and if she was taking it. I told her she wasn't taking it like she should. The B12 not only helps to build up your blood, it is one of the key factors with fighting depression. She has been taking it everyday now and it is much better. The nurse also recommended if things didn't change soon for her to see her family doctor and possibly get on an anti depressant. I hope things get better for you soon.
   — Hilkerrt