I am 4 weeks post op and I don't feel like eating or drinking. My surgeon said its not good. I mentioned that my antidepressants Are not working and have an appointment with the psych. I just want to do nothing all day,sleep and that's it. Anyone else feel this way. Just don't want to eat or drink and not interested in anything????

Hello,

I feel that way sometimes... I am 3 weeks out and i dont have alot of interest in drinking. Today i sipped chicken broth but not all. Its weird. I am trying to drink Protein shakes and drink Water. I return to work next Monday I just feel like im dragging. I pick up around the house but dont have alot of energy to clean like i want. I believe im ok just feel exhausted at times. Its a crazy cycle/phase but prayerfully things will get better. Its always gloomy in the winter even pre-op. Best of luck to you. I start phase 2 next Monday maybe i will feel peppier once i can try soft foods.

Take Care,

TD41

I am about 7 weeks out and sometimes I would rather not eat at all than try and deal with how hard it seems to manage the water to protein. You can't eat much and can't drink much and you can't combine it so it seems to take so much time trying to figure out what to do it frustrates me. I was feeling really tired and realized though, I will not have any energy if i do not atleast try and get protein in. Your body has to have fuel and while it can take from your body it really needs protein to get your brain and cells going. So if you don't get the seretonin going which is important in depression by giving it fuel they will remain lower than normal and you may feel very tired. Also try getting out in the sun if possible. 15 minutes a day will help with vit D and it increases your energy levels. hope it gets better. Take it one day at a time.

It is very hard at first. I remember feeling the same way. But, you do have to eat and drink protein to feel better. If you don't, you will end up in the hospital with an IV. Your body can only go so long. Please try to sip water with G2 Gatorade at least. I always sipped half and half and it help keep my from getting dehydrated. You will feel so much better if you make yourself do exactly as the Dr. says. Good luck and I hope you feel more like yourself soon!