Weepiness
The past few days I've been crying over random things. Or for no reason whatsoever. But nothing that should really induce weeping. From what I understand this is normal; according to my therapist, after WLS, it can be like going through puberty all over again due to the release of hormones.
Did this start happening for others about a month out? I'm 4 weeks out today.
The bariatric psychologist who did my psych eval said that the only thing that takes care of the rollercoaster emotions is vigorous exercise. Is this true? What if I'm at work and can't exercise? Will a brief walk help? (I did join a gym today so I'm going to start getting regular exercise in a few days after this cough finally calms down.)
Has anything else worked for anyone?
I know this isn't depression or anything else, mine is well controlled and I've been doing a type of therapy that helps you deal with emotions and I've been quite successful. It's just this irrational sporadic weeping that is pretty annoying.
Thanks!
Anna
Did this start happening for others about a month out? I'm 4 weeks out today.
The bariatric psychologist who did my psych eval said that the only thing that takes care of the rollercoaster emotions is vigorous exercise. Is this true? What if I'm at work and can't exercise? Will a brief walk help? (I did join a gym today so I'm going to start getting regular exercise in a few days after this cough finally calms down.)
Has anything else worked for anyone?
I know this isn't depression or anything else, mine is well controlled and I've been doing a type of therapy that helps you deal with emotions and I've been quite successful. It's just this irrational sporadic weeping that is pretty annoying.
Thanks!
Anna
Hmm, I hadn't thought of that. I hadn't heard that could be an issue. How does Vit D affect that?
I take my chewable multivitamin twice a day but hadnt started my calcium with vit d yet because the surgeon and dietitian said not to until I was a month out, which coincidentally is today, so I'm starting it tomorrow.
Is it too early to ask my PCP to do a complete blood panel with the nutrients and everything?
I take my chewable multivitamin twice a day but hadnt started my calcium with vit d yet because the surgeon and dietitian said not to until I was a month out, which coincidentally is today, so I'm starting it tomorrow.
Is it too early to ask my PCP to do a complete blood panel with the nutrients and everything?
We live in MN and I just feel that sometimes we lack Vitamin D from natural sources because of our weather. Others may disagree with me.
The Vitamin D Council is a great resource if you have some reading time and are interested.
http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/
I do not know what your program suggests for labs, but I'm a DS'er and we get our labs done often so I just believe in being your own best advocate and getting them drawn when you feel the need. If you haven't had them drawn yet, it might be time to check on things. Your surgeon's office should be able to guide you on this, though - so call there first.
And if you ever have trouble interpretting your labs, www.vitalady.com is a good resource. Michelle knows her stuff!
Good luck, Anna!
The Vitamin D Council is a great resource if you have some reading time and are interested.
http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/
I do not know what your program suggests for labs, but I'm a DS'er and we get our labs done often so I just believe in being your own best advocate and getting them drawn when you feel the need. If you haven't had them drawn yet, it might be time to check on things. Your surgeon's office should be able to guide you on this, though - so call there first.
And if you ever have trouble interpretting your labs, www.vitalady.com is a good resource. Michelle knows her stuff!
Good luck, Anna!
Normal -- with the weight loss all kinds of hormones are being let go by the fat you are losing. However, if you find you are not able to control the weeping, or can't snap out of it with a good cry (just do it and get it over with), then speak to your doctor about it. What worked before, isn't going to necessarily work while all these hormones are being released. I've switched anti-depressants twice in 14 months.
Fitness is not about age or a size -- it's really about an attitude and life style!!!
Life is not measured by the number of breathes we take, but by the moments that take our breathe away~~
Hi Anna-
I am a lurker mostly but felt compelled to answer your post.
At only one month out your labs shouldn't be too far off because your body is still feeding off the vitamin stores that you had.
If you had a RYN, depending on your surgeon- most won't even check some levels until 6 months out.
Some people who were on anti-depressants prior to surgery have trouble with their meds post-op, so if your are taking anything it's time to talk to your primary doctor.
If you weren't on meds or had no mental health issues prior to surgery- good news....YOU ARE NORMAL.
I had a very difficult time 4-10 weeks post-op, I even went in to my employer's EAP program because I thought I was loosing it. I was mourning the loss of food. Food was always my friend, cured boredom, gives me a place to go (DQ), something to do (cook/shop) etc. When food was taken away adjusting was really, really difficult at first- but I couldn't really put my finger on that.
Also, as the fat melts off, your hormones get all screwed up. I had my period almost the entire summer after my surgery. At about 4 months out, things calmed down, I got use to the program and my body got use to the changes. I went to my surgeon's support group faithfully the first year and made a friend who had surgery a few days before me- that was a great help.
Good Luck on your journey
and don't be afraid to ask for help from a professional or a friend. Lynn
I am a lurker mostly but felt compelled to answer your post.
At only one month out your labs shouldn't be too far off because your body is still feeding off the vitamin stores that you had.
If you had a RYN, depending on your surgeon- most won't even check some levels until 6 months out.
Some people who were on anti-depressants prior to surgery have trouble with their meds post-op, so if your are taking anything it's time to talk to your primary doctor.
If you weren't on meds or had no mental health issues prior to surgery- good news....YOU ARE NORMAL.
I had a very difficult time 4-10 weeks post-op, I even went in to my employer's EAP program because I thought I was loosing it. I was mourning the loss of food. Food was always my friend, cured boredom, gives me a place to go (DQ), something to do (cook/shop) etc. When food was taken away adjusting was really, really difficult at first- but I couldn't really put my finger on that.
Also, as the fat melts off, your hormones get all screwed up. I had my period almost the entire summer after my surgery. At about 4 months out, things calmed down, I got use to the program and my body got use to the changes. I went to my surgeon's support group faithfully the first year and made a friend who had surgery a few days before me- that was a great help.
Good Luck on your journey
and don't be afraid to ask for help from a professional or a friend. Lynn
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