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Post surgery and depression

I started out at 191 pounds, I have since lost 45. Looking at myself in the mirror I find my self disgusting to look at :( Im going on Wellbutrin to help. Does anyone else feel this way?

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  • Ginger Snaps
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    @@ranchbrat I'd just like to encourage you to talk to your doctors and be brutally honest about how you feel Depression is very serious and it may not be related at all to your weight loss. When you

  • bellalulu
    bellalulu

    To all of you who are depressed, please go get help. See a therapist that can guide you through these feelings. Perhaps help you figure things out. So many of our thoughts can haunt us and fester over

  • Lake girl
    Lake girl

    Thanks Bellalulu, I am starting to round the corner! Getting outside walking a bit in the sunshine has been a real help. I still have trouble with nausuah especially with the protein drink! I am

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I had my surgery today. I'm in the hospital till Friday. Looking forward to my new life.

Congrats!!! Hope all went well!

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Thank you everyone for your encouraging words :)

To all of you who are depressed, please go get help. See a therapist that can guide you through these feelings. Perhaps help you figure things out. So many of our thoughts can haunt us and fester over and over. Do not go it alone. Talk to friends, family, people. Some times just hearing yourself talk about what is ailing you will help. Depression just gets worse over time. Go back to support groups or start your own support group but I mean, face to face. You must socialize and get out in nature, it helps. Also know that my guess is that anaesthesia plays a funky role on the brain. After one of my major surgeries, I cried for weeks.... it's also hormonal and your body being through this complete overhaul. I'm sorry you are hurting, I am here to help. Im also a Therapist. Chin up....

I am 3 days out and I am already feeling a little depressed or sad! Wish I could push a fast forward button! I feel like I stepped out of my life! Strange, lost feeling! I don't have a lot of pain! I am tired and weak and do get a lot of nausea from the protein drinks! I know it will get better! It helps to read posts so I realize I'm not alone! (I do have a great support group but they have never done this). Thanks for listening!

Hey lakegirl, remember that your body just went through a major change and it's reacting to it all so be patient. Hormones go all over the place too. It takes a while for your system to adjust itself. Soon you will feel better, make sure to get your rest. Better days should come.

Thanks Bellalulu,

I am starting to round the corner! Getting outside walking a bit in the sunshine has been a real help. I still have trouble with nausuah especially with the protein drink! I am switching brands so hope that will help! Thank you for responding to my post! It really helps to connect with others! I have great support with hubby, family and friends which is great but........not the same as someone that has actually been through it!

@@lakegirl

I am here for you as well as everyone else. You know you are not alone as we are all in the same boat. :) happy you are a little better and glad that you are coming around. Hugs! P.S. premiere Protein taste really good. Try and get them, lots of protein. ..

Ugh when does it end!?

@ranchbrat Just wondering how you are doing? Are you feeling better?

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I really am starting to feel almost human again! Thank goodness! Thank you all! Let the journey begin!

One week out and I am feeling so much better! The nausea has subsided but now I'm hungry! Great! 2 more weeks of protein drinks and strained soup. I'm 10lbs down! Need to figure out how to update my tracker! Haha

This liquid thing is getting old! Two more weeks of this? Thankfully I like strained soup and baby food string beans!

Finally figured out how to update my weight! Whew!

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I started out at 191 pounds, I have since lost 45. Looking at myself in the mirror I find my self disgusting to look at :( Im going on Wellbutrin to help. Does anyone else feel this way?

How long did it take you?

One week out and I am feeling so much better! The nausea has subsided but now I'm hungry! Great! 2 more weeks of Protein drinks and strained Soup. I'm 10lbs down! Need to figure out how to update my tracker! Haha

You can update your tracker by clicking on the settings icon next to your name at the top right of the webpage. A box should pop up with several links. Clink on "My Surgery". That is where you can update your weight.

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