Today wasn't very good...who am I lately?

Thanks for all the support! I'm heading out for a nice 3 mile walk to start my day. Today will be better... :)

Hang tough- the first few months can be a *****! Your body is trying to heal from being upended from major surgery, and emotionally there is a roller coaster going on inside for so many different reasons. There is a major life change going on with realizing what you can and can't do. There is the grief of facing giving up many old habits. There is the energy it takes of beginning to make new habits. Of course a person is overwhelmed and exhausted sometimes.

Hang in! It will get better! Good for you for taking a long wal****ep being proactive!

Hey!  I'm with Moazzez too.   It sounds like your hormones are playing up a bit.  I was at the dietician class last week and they warned of the possibility of depression after surgery.  I think it's normal, but something you may have to work through.

I'm a bit nervous about it as I had major depression about 10 years ago and I don't want it to come back.  I'm two weeks pre-op so not at that point yet.  Hope you feel better soon.

Thanks so much! I go to the support group regularly so maybe I'll meet you there someday. Good luck with your upcoming surgery. :)

yep, been there, many days passed where some crazy thougths went through my mind, this is the process.  you are feeling many emotions, all of which are valid. you have to live in the feeliings, deal with them, beacuse right now you can't repress emotions with food.  i have have walked in those shoes, you are not alone.  it is painful at times to feel so raw.  if you can, see a therapist.  it will be scary at first, but worth every ounce of effort, you are worth it, your mental and physical health is worth it.  the 1st 12 weeks are the roughest, get support wherever you can, the more support you surround yourelf with the more successful you will be.  the lack of caloric intake is making you lethargic to a certian point, the emotional overload of dealing with food differently now is also taking a physical toll on you.  it will all pass, if you can survive the 1st 12 weeks, your whole world will begin to look colorful again.  congratulations on the surgery & good luck with the obesity fight, it is a daily one with many rewards!!!