Is this normal. .

[Pretty elis 7]

I have bein feeling Alil depressed Cuz I feel like the few pounds that I put on might lead to me going bak to how I was .. I'm thinking so much lately. . N not feeling my self. Wen I first started my journey one year ago . I kinda felt alil bit depressed but my Dr said that it was normal Cuz of the weight lost.. it's like my brain does wana corporate with my body.. Cuz I'm not satisfied at times!!

[2muchfun 8,927]

Need more info? Can you fill in your profile with a PC?

Need to know starting weight? Weight Lost? Stalled? Surgery date? Date of last fill? It's hard to advise or recommend anything without some profile info?

[Pretty elis 7]

I was banded on 3/14/13..my last fill was in December .. start weight was 253lbs current weight is 176lbs my goal is 165 lbs or less.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

But what are you depressed about? Your weight loss, personal issues, etc. We can't help if we don't know what you are depressed about.

[kll724 3,055]

Are you feeling that way because you need to get some sun? Sometimes lack of sunshine during the winter causes people to get depressed. But most of us are not doctors, so we can't give medical advice. If you think that it is more drastic than sunshine, see your medical team. Best wishes, you seem to be doing a great job! Karen

[Pretty elis 7]

Thanks .. I am feeling down Cuz I'm tryna get to my goal n I'm stuck.. but thanks for your concern. . Hopefully it will pass soon ..

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

Depression is a serious matter, it would help to know more about your situation - for instance: Why are you depressed? Why did you have weight loss surgery to begin with? Do you have someone to confide in? Whatever the cause, the bottom line is that you should speak to someone about how you are feeling. By all accounts, losing a substantial amount of weight in a relatively short amount of time requires lots of adjusting and going through various emotional/psychological stages is a part of that process. There is no set amount of time that a person takes to go through these phases, everyone is different so no one can tell you that the way you feel is right or wrong. I will leave you with this: I hope that you didn't walk into this lifestyle with unrealistic expectations and I would advise any newbie reading my post to work towards your goal with the intent to create a better quality of life. If that's what you achieve from this journey then you are successful. Yes, you can expect more but the world isn't going to pause when you walk out of your front door in the morning; you will still be you...just healthier and hopefully happier.

[2muchfun 8,927]

Many of us would be doing cartwheels to have your success so be proud of yourself, you're definitely in the group of WLS patients who are highly successful!! No need to be down, you're a winner.

tmf

[Pretty elis 7]

Thanks,pretty thick for words of encouragement n a reality check for myself .. 《I needed that.》 This journey has not bein easy from day one on making the decision to have surgery alone took me years to decide how I wanted to change my life for the better.. or keep a non healthly lifestyle. That in the end was no beneficial to me at all.. now that i look back it was al worth it i have came along way .... {thankful for all the support from everyone}. I need to stay focused n love me n live a healthy life.n take it day by day..