What's wrong with me?

Since surgery I feel like I'm on an emotional roller coaster. I start crying randomly. Little things make me sad that wouldn't before. I was told to expect some emotional changes but I didn't realize it was going to be like this. I'm already on an antidepressant. Someone please tell me its just because my hormones are outta wack from surgery and it will all be better very soon.

Your hormones are out of whack, you're not getting many calories right now, your blood sugar might be goofy too, you are on or were recently on pain meds that can mess you up, and you're adjusting to a HUGE change in your life.  You also might not be sleeping well if you still have discomfort from surgery.

Your antidepressant might need adjusted but it's probably too soon to really tell. You could ask your doc for something for anxiety if you think that might help.  Try to ride it out a little longer and if it continues then talk to your doc about adjusting your meds.

Let yourself feel the feelings.  I know feeling sad is not fun, but it is OK to be sad.  I think many of us ate to help us deal with emotions and to not feel them so now that you can't do that, you're going to have to feel them.  Look for ways to comfort yourself that don't involve food.

Big Hug.  This is something I am far too familiar with.  And it does suck big time. 

As Kelly mentioned you might have to adjust your dosage on your anti depressant.  They had to change mine twice but I think we have it worked out now.  You aren't on a time release version still are you?  Just checking. 

I had the added bonus of careening into menopause just prior to surgery.  It was not pretty for the first 3 months, I am going to be honest with you. ( Almost lost my job when I had an emotional meltdown on a supervisor.  Actually told her she didn't like other peoples opinions because she couldn't control them.  )  

Top it off with the fact that you are probably dealing with some food related issues right now.   It's amazing that we get through it. 

But all of the things you are feeling are ok.  And you will get better.  I wish I had more to give you than that and a lot of positive thoughts sent your way. 

I have my good days and my bad days since surgery. Yesterday....very, very bad day. I cussed @ my dh and told him I hated him. He knows not to take things personally. He gave me a few hours of me time. I am on an antidepressant also. I was NEVER a crier and since surgery, I cry all the time. It is very foreign to me. It is hormones and it will get better.

You most certainly are not alone. I just had my surgery on the 22nd of August and I have cried many times since. I've cried over pain, I've cried over people saying nice things to me, I've cried about good things and bad things. I'm kind of an emotional person anyway, but even for me, this has been a LOT of crying and I hate it.

Here's to hoping we all start feeling better soon!!

Wynter

The first month after the surgery is the most difficult, but it gets WAY better, I promise!  I'm not on any anti-depressants or anything, but there were times after my surgery that I was in tears.  There is just no way to explain how difficult the recovery process is psychologically.  Keep your head up and call your doctor if it gets to be more than you can handle!

 Your whole system is adjusting...no matter which surgery we have , a lot of people have this response.
       If  I were you, while trying to ride thru all these changes, I would sit under a sun  lamp for  a while each day...at least 30 min, but up to an hour...you should be able to tell if it''s helping in a few days.

Thank you for the advice and all the kind words. It was much needed.

Crying is healthy- it gets rid of toxins, so go with it. Plus post surgery is such an emotional roller coaster- it sure was for me!
One foot in front of the other, that's all you have to do.

It will get better!