I'm 2 weeks and 2 days out since surgery. Every day these symptoms are getting worse. I saw my surgeon yesterday and he said it was normal. I'm getting enough Protein and fluids. He says patients who suffer from severe depression (I.e. me) tend to feel this way for about a month post op.

I guess what I'm asking is; how did you combat this?

I'm not functional at all. I go to clean, and I have to sit or lie in bed after three minutes. I don't trust myself out and about to do errands.

It will get better. Depression will stay with you no matter what until you get the right medicine and right counseling. The stage you are at right now is the hardest of all. Time will heal you and make you feel a lot better. Are you seeing counseling or have you been prescribed medicine? We are here for you. When you feel down you can pm me and I will listen, anytime you need a shoulder or a friend.

Having surgery can be very overwhelming and cause an upheval of emotions. It did for me as well and I don't suffer from depression. But I often felt sad and not myself even though I was losing weight and becoming healthier which is what I wanted. At first I didn't understand these feelings but it did slowly get better. Also I am 6 weeks out and I get light headed and dizzy sometimes. I've had to have an EGD (NOT THE NORM) to help dilate some narrow areas in my esophagus and sleeve that was preventing me from eating. But what you are feeling is completely normal just a couple weeks post-op. I've also been very weak as well and my first 3 weeks or so was the worst. I could barely get up and take a shower and when I did I was like you and I immediately had to lay back down because I was exhausted! I was like what the heck is this!? But like before it did get better and it still is. I still comabt weakness and exhaustion but I've learned how to move past it. Typically I'll just take a seat for about 5 minutes or so when I get really tired and when I get light headed I try to drink half of an ensure, a handful of nuts, or a light mini babel cheese (I am on solids). My doctor suggested ensure as well in the beginning for my dizzy spells because they offer a few more calories than most protein shakes. Let me know if you need anything. You don't have to do this alone we are here for you.

I'm 5 months post op and still don't feel myself at times I'm very depressed and although I'm loosing weight i don't feel myself at all.

I've been extra emotional since the surgery too :-( I have no motivation and don't feel like working out, instead a drink here and there will make things better.

I was thinking of consulting my surgeon but not sure what to do about it.

Having the same symptoms. Wondering how you are making out?

Having the same symptoms. Wondering how you are making out?

It's slowly getting better. I get about 12 good hours in a day MAX or I'm just pooped. I'm about 4 moths out

Have they checked your iron, B12& other vitamins/minerals?