Depression ?

[Mel3620 299]

Yea im on full liquids and i can have yogurt. I havent come across unflavored Protein powder. I go to Walmart and buy the body fortess powders. Ughh i try to keep it on ice but uuugghhh :-( i will try my best on it. The only thing i was doing good on before my surgery was blending choclate Protein Powder w.oats' date='mixed frozen berrys, almond milk and greek yogurt. I think i might try that tomorrow bc it was the only thing i could stomach.[/quote']

I can only tolerate premade shakes. Powders are yucky to me. I also have a hard time getting down Protein Shakes. Never thought I would say things were too sweet, but I am sooo tired of sweet, milky shakes.< /p>

[Grace 0]

Yea they are just nasty tasting to the point where i start gagging and i cant drink it anymore. Ive tried the premade kind from Walmart and even that tastes disgusting to me. :-(

[mazzojr 15]

Yea they are just nasty tasting to the point where i start gagging and i cant drink it anymore. Ive tried the premade kind from Walmart and even that tastes disgusting to me. :-(

I had a problem the first couple of weeks out with the Protein shakes. They felt so heavy to me and were making me sick but it does pass. I get unflavored and some flavored Protein powders from Nashua Nutrition which you can order online. When I had trouble with drinking I broke it down to 1oz at a time. The whole cup intimidated me. I got little medicine cups and used 1oz at a time. It helped a little until I could tolerate more. I too also experience "pockets" of depression. I was scared going into the surgery bc I suffered years Go from depression so I made sure I was prepared and ready should I experience it again. I felt it helped to talk to others who had the surgery. When I had a moment where I wanted to cry, I did but moved on. I didn't dwell on it. I allowed myself to feel those emotions but then I went back to my list of why I wanted this surgery. I know it can be hard but focus on why you did this. Talk to someone and get out for a walk. It really does help or at least it did for me. I also made a pact with myself that I would allow myself to weigh myself 2x a week. Every Sunday I record my weight to keep track and another day just to get an idea. I don't want to live by the scale and feel like I have to see that number daily. Good luck, stay strong, you're doing great.

[chocolatetre' 5]

Trust me Grace you are not alone. I almost 4wks out and this past Tuesday I had a a severe breakdown. It just all became overwhelming, the surgery, I had stalled, it was the first day of my cycle. I literally thought I was losing my mind. After praying, I called someone to get me out of the house ASAP. The change of scenery will definitely do you some good, walk and most of all give your body a chance to go through its confused state. Its a normal process. And being apart of this group and reading stories of ppl going through the same, will give you further clarity about it and show you that you are not alone. Be blessed and feel better.

[christyn72 5]

Hi Grace and everyone, I completely feel for you Grace. I am 11 days po and just lost it today. Sobbing uncontrollably, wondering if I made the right choice, second guessing everything because after a 20 lb loss I too have stalled and find myself wanting more food then just pureed. Since surgery I've been out of the house once to school shop for my kids and was so miserably sore afterwards and havent been out since. About the only thing I do is wake, shower, change and crawl back in to bed (my walks are 10 mins around the house because I live in a rural area). I just feel so sad. My Protein intakes have been good though. I bought Nectar's chocolate truffle, which is very good. I make different variations, like adding banana, SF Torani syrups like carmel. I too do not like the pre-mades either, yuck. Also nectar has sample packs you can buy before wasting money on a large canister you may not like. Hang in there and know you're not alone.

[Big Wojo 32]

I've been depressed since day one post op I've even shed some tears and I haven't cried in years (mr tough guy) I've been so weak and tired after surgery I don't want to do anything because of how weak and tired I am. I just end up sitting in the house and during the week my wife works and my 2 year old goes to the baby sitters so I'm alone. the doctor gave me depression pills but I'm nervous to take them. I just pray this all gets better soon I'm 4 weeks out and thought by now I would be fine.

[kristy3k 1,133]

It's natural to go thru some sort of depression.. You are still healing. Your energy levels will go up as the weeks go on and as your Protein levels increase. Believe it or not the damn endorphins do kick in.. Get out there and move your butt!!

date of surgery 02/21/13 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

[Pr1ncessJulee 116]

Its very normal. Its because the loss of stored fat is shrinking. That's where the hormones are stores. So with the rapids loss the hormones go crazy. Make sure you are following your diet plan and WALK! That will elevate your endorphins and make you feel good.

Preop weight 389 current weight 333 lost to date 56lbs rny 6/11/13

[Princess Sarah 47]

I'm two weeks out and I'm feeling so down and crappy. I'm second guessing what I've done by having had this surgery. My mind is telling me I want something to eat even though I know I get really bad abdominal cramping/pain even with water!!! I cried today and feel bad. I'm trying to get out of the house but I'm always by myself and feel like I'm bugging my husband when he gets home. I am hoping there are some people in San Diego that are going through this too and might need/want a work out buddy.

[Grace 0]

@princess sarah. Dont feel alone or bad !!! Im 1 month post-op and i was feeling and still goin thru the same exact thing as you are !! I would cry and fight so terribly w.my boyfriend. And it still crosses my mind wether or not i did the right thing i been feeling so sick lately and angry at myself for not being able to just feel normal again. Just yesterday we went to the Fair and there was so much food and i couldnt have any, not even the drinks. Its a huge lifestyle change and its hard when it happens literally overnight and pur bodies arent used to it yet. But keep your head up and think positive !! Thiss will pass and were gunna be so happy w.the end results !