Weepy at 2 1/2 weeks

[beachplum 133]

Hi all......I was sleeved about 2 1/2 weeks ago. I thought I was doing OK....I've been following my diet recommendations and getting in as many liquids as I can. The last 3 days or so, I've been feeling sad and weepy. I have heard that many people suffer from depression after the surgery, but this seems so soon to be feeling blue. Has anyone else experienced this?

I am lucky where I haven't experienced any complications thank goodness and my recovery has been smooth.

[mentalistfan 189]

I have not been sleeved but I have heard of this...don't worry excessively about it, I would say its temporary...as you start losing weight and exercising you will feel great, God Bless!!!

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

@@beachplum -- make sure you're moving around enough -- try to get out in the sunshine -- meet with some friends or something so you don't isolate yourself. It takes more effort to do those things right now so soon after surgery but getting back into "normal" life (if one exists) will help you get over the blues quicker.

[pinky4652 38]

i was sleeved 2 months ago today and about a week to 1 month out i was depressed it was due to the fact i missed food and being on liquids took that away after my diet progressed and was able to eat soft food it did in fact go away and now im happy as ever it is just a phase so be strong gum helped me alot since it was something to chew

[NothingUpMySleeve 244]

There are hormones in fat. It isn't inert. I'm sure there is a science-y person here who can explain this better, but basically your visceral fat around the organs gets mobilized first. This is good because even though it's less visible, it's the most dangerous (says my gastroenterologist); the visceral fat is more hormonal (?) than regular fat, so when you're losing it, it's dumping a stew of stuff into your body. He said lots of Water intake helps,and since your lymph system has to process some of the toxins, he said swimming and walking really help lymph movement. I thought it sounded plausible.

[DarbiMolly 188]

Awww. Positive self talk, try to think of all the good things like your family and friends, the sun, it's summer!, your weight loss. Keep yourself busy.

[TonyaNKy 79]

I haven't experienced that yet but I would say it's because you just divorced yourself from food. That's how my therapist explained it. A literal divorce from food.

[kimba6999 125]

Hi all......I was sleeved about 2 1/2 weeks ago. I thought I was doing OK....I've been following my diet recommendations and getting in as many liquids as I can. The last 3 days or so, I've been feeling sad and weepy. I have heard that many people suffer from depression after the surgery, but this seems so soon to be feeling blue. Has anyone else experienced this?

I am lucky where I haven't experienced any complications thank goodness and my recovery has been smooth.

U need to keep people around u that encourage u and u need to be up and moving. Just remember why u did this and think about what the end resuots ate going to be!!

[beachplum 133]

Thanks everyone for the positive answers!! I got out and about today in the sun and got a lot of stuff done, and no tears at all today! I am sure that it's the loss of food.....my old comfort. Plus, I agree that it could also have something to do with losing fat and the hormonal changes that go along with that. I'm sure this won't be the last time I feel weepy, but at least I will know how to battle it.

[traci reneau 1]

i am 4 weeks post op and i have been weepy and depressed since the second week. i want to get out and get busy buy have no energy to do it.

[kimba6999 125]

Well traci, are u getting enough good Proteins and Water? If it is nice outside open up you house and let the fresh air in. It may be that you need to force yourself to get out. Once you do it may help you feel better. Also are you doing your daily walking so your body can get moving and heal better? Sometimes your body and mind just need that push. Thd more active you are and the better you are eating can make a world of difference. This is a new life and it's time to live it!! You can do this!

[Gettinfit 13]

I was weeping like a baby 5 days out! My fiancé was making burgers and they smelled so good. I was upset because I was still on liquids. I began to second guess myself wondering if I made the right decision getting sleeved. It's like going through a break-up but with food rather than a person. I felt like I was getting mind-effed everyday(excuse my language but its true!). II tried to prepare myself for this life change but I don't think you can really truly be prepared until the day comes when you physically can't eat what you want when you want it! It helped my spirits tremendously when I was moved up to pureed food so keep your chin up!! There is a light at the end of the tunnel And as many others have said, getting out is truly helpful as well!

[beachplum 133]

I agree!! Getting out of the house has helped immensely. I feel weak some of the time, but I don't know if that's a reality or just in my head because I know I'm not eating a lot. I am still feeling weepy from time to time though. I just try to tell myself that it's temporary and will pass.

I miss the social aspect of eating. And I think my husband misses it with me. But the weight loss and change in quality of life that I will get from this far outweighs any food I may be missing ????

[kimba6999 125]

We all must remember too that as we all reach our goal weight many of the foods we love will be available to us. We can all still enjoy eating just about everything, it just wont be by the huge plate full. I am 5 1/2 months post and i am enjoying taking my kids out to eat. I am just more selective and take the majority of it home. Its nice for a couple more meals and already cooked! Just warm amd go. Dont look at somethimg and say we will never be able to eat it again but rather we will eat it again but under more control. Good luck to us all.