Depression / Quick to anger / WHY??
I don’t know why I am so depressed. I take my meds like I should; Blood work at 4 months was great. I have a DR Appt Wednesday afternoon. I get angry so fast,
never been this short tempered. Fight with my wife everyday now.
I am so tired of it. Every little thing seems to set me off. What the heck is wrong with me? I should be the happiest guy on the planet. I have more energy than ever. I am at the same size I was in HS.
Has anyone ever experienced this? What did you do? I am sure my DR will push more drugs at me but why do I feel this way?
I have experienced those exact same emotions/problems and what I found was one of the biggest causes was not getting in enough protein.
I have found that when I am getting in at least one protein shake a day and eating the right stuff for several days in a row I don't have those symptoms. If I miss a few days (like over the weekend) by Monday I'm feeling it again.
Try doubling up on whatever protein you're getting in now for at least three or four days and see if your symptoms subside.
Good luck to you...
I have found that when I am getting in at least one protein shake a day and eating the right stuff for several days in a row I don't have those symptoms. If I miss a few days (like over the weekend) by Monday I'm feeling it again.
Try doubling up on whatever protein you're getting in now for at least three or four days and see if your symptoms subside.
Good luck to you...
Don't worry, you're normal! Here are my .002 on the subject.
When I was loosing my weight at lightning speed I also was very quick to argue, or attack. DEFINATELY watching my protein intake was helpful then. But my nurse also reminded me of the GIGANTIC hormonal changes happening inside me. Remember that a vast (all?) number of hormones are fat soluable. When you loose weight slowly, these stored up hormones are incrementally released into the blood stream, and dealt with systematically. When you loose weight as fast as we do it's hard for the body to keep up with the cleansing process, and so they wreak havoc like Ares in a net!
Drink you water, eat your protein, talk to your wife and ask her patience. Now, that being said, don't be an a-hole on purpose
When I was loosing my weight at lightning speed I also was very quick to argue, or attack. DEFINATELY watching my protein intake was helpful then. But my nurse also reminded me of the GIGANTIC hormonal changes happening inside me. Remember that a vast (all?) number of hormones are fat soluable. When you loose weight slowly, these stored up hormones are incrementally released into the blood stream, and dealt with systematically. When you loose weight as fast as we do it's hard for the body to keep up with the cleansing process, and so they wreak havoc like Ares in a net!
Drink you water, eat your protein, talk to your wife and ask her patience. Now, that being said, don't be an a-hole on purpose
Hans,
Brudder listen to me - do not walk - RUN to your Dr. and explain to him that you are getting depressed and fighting with the Mrs. I went through this back in July. It is caused by all the hormones that are stored in your fat being released all at once into your system. You may feel good physically but above the neck ain't doing so hot. If need be go to therapist who is familiar with WLS patients and what they have to contend with. Anti-depressants help too. Have been on a couple of them last few months and doing much better. Got off my ass and made some decisions about my life that the depression I went through showed me I needed to make.
Brudder listen to me - do not walk - RUN to your Dr. and explain to him that you are getting depressed and fighting with the Mrs. I went through this back in July. It is caused by all the hormones that are stored in your fat being released all at once into your system. You may feel good physically but above the neck ain't doing so hot. If need be go to therapist who is familiar with WLS patients and what they have to contend with. Anti-depressants help too. Have been on a couple of them last few months and doing much better. Got off my ass and made some decisions about my life that the depression I went through showed me I needed to make.
Never, and I mean NEVER, trust a fart!! 
I know that I have gotten in more fights with my wife these past two months than we would have in a couple years. I thought it was all her (lol), but there does seem to be some evidence that we can tend to get a little hot under the collar after this surgery.
So far, I haven't lost my cool at work. As a manager, that would get me in big trouble quick.
I guess there is nothing wrong with being angry, it is a natural emotion. It lets us know that something is threatened or hurt. How we use our anger is important. One thing we can't do now is stuff our anger with food. We (I) have to learn how to hold and respond to my anger in more appropriate ways I guess.
Can you get at what is behind the anger? They say that anger is a secondary emotion. As guys we can name anger, but not usually the more intimate emotions that are covered over by the anger (Fear, grief, loneliness, etc...)
So far, I haven't lost my cool at work. As a manager, that would get me in big trouble quick.
I guess there is nothing wrong with being angry, it is a natural emotion. It lets us know that something is threatened or hurt. How we use our anger is important. One thing we can't do now is stuff our anger with food. We (I) have to learn how to hold and respond to my anger in more appropriate ways I guess.
Can you get at what is behind the anger? They say that anger is a secondary emotion. As guys we can name anger, but not usually the more intimate emotions that are covered over by the anger (Fear, grief, loneliness, etc...)
Hans,
Sorry to hear about your post-WLS depression but pretty normal from what I've seen here in the locker room over the past several years and specifically in my personal situation.
In my opinion, there are two things which primarily drive post-WLS depression. First of all, there is the physical aspect which has been discussed very well here in your replies. The body does some pretty weird things when it's starving, especially if it's eating up muscle from a lack of protein.
Secondly, WLS can cause depression since we've effectively lost an emotional crutch in food. Effectively, we've created what I refer to as a "hole in our soul."
Like the guys said, stick with the program. Get in your protein, drink your water and get in your exercise. Hopefully, that should handle any physical causes of depression. Regarding the "hole in my soul," I'm still working on that one. Support here in the locker room helps, my friends and family help, church helps, accomplishing goals helps.....gotta admit though.....still miss my good friend, food, especially when I'm stressed out.
Hang in there, all things will pass.
Boner
Sorry to hear about your post-WLS depression but pretty normal from what I've seen here in the locker room over the past several years and specifically in my personal situation.
In my opinion, there are two things which primarily drive post-WLS depression. First of all, there is the physical aspect which has been discussed very well here in your replies. The body does some pretty weird things when it's starving, especially if it's eating up muscle from a lack of protein.
Secondly, WLS can cause depression since we've effectively lost an emotional crutch in food. Effectively, we've created what I refer to as a "hole in our soul."
Like the guys said, stick with the program. Get in your protein, drink your water and get in your exercise. Hopefully, that should handle any physical causes of depression. Regarding the "hole in my soul," I'm still working on that one. Support here in the locker room helps, my friends and family help, church helps, accomplishing goals helps.....gotta admit though.....still miss my good friend, food, especially when I'm stressed out.
Hang in there, all things will pass.
Boner
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