Hello all,

So I'm questioning whether I'm going thru a depression?? My weight prior to pre op was 240 which started August 17 and I weighed myself this morning and I'm currently at 214. Now my thing is I'm glad I did the surgery but I don't seem to be as excited as everyone else on here for my weight loss. To me it's just like ahh ok. I went back to work last week and people at work noticed my weight loss (they knew that I took the time off for surgery but I did not specify what surgery) and they comment oooh you've lost some weight and I just say yeah just a little and I try to change the subject. Or I'll have some that will just give me a double take and after I realize they did the double take I'll hide my face. Why am I NOT excited about my weight loss?? I see a therapist on a weekly basis and she has suggested that I'm depressed. I also have no motivation to exercise!!! But I will go on a 3 mile walk at least two or three times a week but I have to push myself to do so!!! Everyone else on here seems to have all this energy and I just want to stay in bed!!! Where's my ENERGY, MY MOTIVATION AND MY HAPPINESS FOR THIS HUGE CHANGE I'VE MADE IN MY LIFE?!

I went to a new more educated nutritionist today, she shed some light on a few things, i am still trying to find my motivation even tho its been a month with the setbacks ive had i just want to throw in the towel. .i cant find the motivation i need, i see my doctor today as well i dont know if he will be much help, im honestly feeling lost and regretful still

I am so glad to hear you found a good NUT and are seeing your doctor. I know it's hard to believe right now, but you will get through this tough time. Keep us posted and just be sure and do what is required to help you heal: protein, fluids, vitamins, and keep moving.

I went to a new more educated nutritionist today, she shed some light on a few things, i am still trying to find my motivation even tho its been a month with the setbacks ive had i just want to throw in the towel. .i cant find the motivation i need, i see my doctor today as well i dont know if he will be much help, im honestly feeling lost and regretful still

I can tell you this, it's gotta be a collective effort between you and the team you are working with.. Its a hard struggle!!!! Yes it is!!! But you have to want and need this for you. I struggled hard within MYSELF not with the decision of having my surgery. Food was my friend whether I was feeling happy or sad. It didn't give me negative talk or tell me what I was doing or not doing wrong or right. Food was my go to. And I had to realize and still have to realize that I can't let it control me!!! I've developed reading and journaling as a go to when I want food. It helps or try a game on your phone. I push myself daily to think positive!!! It gets BETTER I SWEAR IT DOES!!!!

The crazy part is food isn't my enemy its the process the lack of knowledge i received i feel i went into this knowing alot now feeling like i know nothing..all i want to do is sleep and avoid everything

Im investing so much money that wasnt in. The plan.cant work because of my mental state

The crazy part is food isn't my enemy its the process the lack of knowledge i received i feel i went into this knowing alot now feeling like i know nothing..all i want to do is sleep and avoid everything

Im investing so much money that wasnt in. The plan.cant work because of my mental state

You have to have control over it!!! I've also been taking 5-htp to help with my emotions and feelings. Ask your doctor about it

5 htp?

5-htp.. I buy it at the pharmacy where you find all the vitamins. It helps with your mood

I just left my surgeon and he shed some light on alot and it helped with alot of concerns i had

I just left my surgeon and he shed some light on alot and it helped with alot of concerns i had

So glad to hear this.

Would you be willing to share any of the tips or insights you received from your surgeon or NUT? You obviously don't have to if its too private, but if you are open to the idea, it might help someone else who is struggling.

He shared the insight on minimum requirements to take less stress away from the protien and water intake..he stated as long as min is 40 for each im in the clear and i will progress..it was hard to try to meet the 64oz and 60gram..he also stated i could look into some over the counter vitamins even gummies...i lost 36 pounds in. A month he said i was way ahead of the gamr

MY OPINION, IT'S A LITTLE EARLY FOR YOU AND SOME OTHER FOLKS TO HAVE "ALL THAT ENERGY"....IT TOO WILL COME IN GOOD TIME...

MY OPINION, IT'S A LITTLE EARLY FOR YOU AND SOME OTHER FOLKS TO HAVE "ALL THAT ENERGY"....IT TOO WILL COME IN GOOD TIME...

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