I have Issues!

It's been 7 weeks since my surgery and I feel better physically but mentally I am a wreck. I cant understand why I feel so depressed and angry most of the time. Everything either gets on my nerves or ****** me off. I am such a happy go lucky person and this new attitude that I have developed is weird. Is it my hormones? Whats the problem??? Most of the time I feel like I have only a little energy and sleeping most of the day would be just fine with me. Yes I take all my vitamins and drink 2 protein shakes a day. I can hardly eat anything. I try but I never do. When I post my menu, I'm lucky if I get half of that in. Food is so gross now. It taste gross and smells even worse. Everyone I know that has had the surgery keeps telling me that this will pass. I'm trying to stay positive. I'm very thankful for the surgery and I'm happy that I'm 43 lbs lighter. I just think there is a malfunction in my brain. Do I need to talk to my surgeon or a shrink? Thanks for being here to listen to me vent. Kay

Kay, thank you for posting this! I have been dealing with the head issues myself. Everything seems to tip me overboard and I'm in a bad mood for ever. My bout with unable to eat was last week, thankfully I've passed that... but this anger is horrible! I want to rip my hair out sometimes! To help me cool down, I carry my journal with me everywhere and write my feelings out... letting them drain seems to work a bit, until the next tip over. I feel your pain! *~*Jaci*~*

When I had my psych exam the one thing he told me was not to be afraid to ask for antidepressents if I was feeling a need. He said it wasn't uncommon to get depressed after major surgery and it was nothing to be ashamed about to ask for the meds. If you are feeling real down and not yourself, then talk to someone to get some meds. You don't need the added chemical imbalance that you are going thru along with adjusting to your new way of life. It will allow you to feel the good things that you are going thru and to be happy with your new self.

Sorry your not feel all that great. Yes, your body and brains run on chemistry... food chemistry. Now you are only get enough food for nurishment, and nothing extra. Almost like detox... You will make it. Your doing great just recognizing it and talking about it. Always ask your doctor about what's going on. Best wishes.

Vent on! I have a theory on why we are mentally fatigued. Here is what I think, which by the way.. is not worth much. Prior to surgery, if I had a bad day I would eat. If I felt tired, I would eat. If I felt angry, sad, or any other way I would eat. I ate to comfort myself. I ate to celebrate. I ate for all emotions. Food was my vice. Now I dont have that comfort. I have to find something to fill the void that food used to fill. It is hard. I dont feel like eating. I have to force my self to eat. But on the same hand, when I feel bored, sad or anything else, I find myself lurking in my kitchen. (which makes no sense because I dont eat anything anyway) I phyiscally do not want to eat, but my brain does not know what to do with all of the emotions. I know that I probablly have made no sense what so ever! Do not feel bad, you are not alone! Thank goodness for this web site. Cathy

Cathy, that actually makes a lot sense! Our comfort was always food and now we're eating because we HAVE to. I've been feeling pretty good emotionally since surgery. I always keep positive people around me, and if I feel like I may be getting a little down, I write in my journal or just keep myself busy. Also the thing that helps me the most is just looking back on my accomplishments and how far I've gotten. I hope everyone starts to feel a little better and this will pass. April

OMG you are so right.. I have been racking my brain trying to figure this out. it is food detox... when all we used to do was run for food now we dont our bodies and brains are confused. Thank you for that light at the end of the tunnel!!! Deborah J

Renee, Well girlie...I'm with ya. I wish I had never had this surgery. I feel physically and emotionally exhausted all the time. No reprieve...ALL THE TIME. Kay, I hope you feel better soon. I'm going through it too. I notice when I'm physically tired, my coping mechanisms fly out the window. Chele

I have been going through the same thing. I am angry & depressed all of the time. I have been told that this is all normal after this surgery to feel this way and it will pass. Most of the time I am not sure if I believe that. It has been 6 weeks since my surgery and I have had maybe a handful of good days. I think the only thing we can do at this point is to keep going through the motions & pray, pray, pray!!! Lori M.

Thank you everyone for supporting me. You guys are the greatest!! I dont know what I would do without this board!! Thanks soooo much! Kay