Feeling down post op

[JudeaJordon 25]

I'm feeling really anxious and down I can't eat I can't drink I just wanna scream is this just a stage I feel depressed I keep telling myself it'll get better I know I don't have my comfort blanket anymore but was not expecting the emotional rollercoast just wanna lock my self away and not talk to anyone!

[perforce 243]

Chin up, from what I read this is pretty normal. It's totally acceptable to put yourself on a time out or a while if you think it will help you!

[Halfagain 68]

I'm feeling really anxious and down I can't eat I can't drink I just wanna scream is this just a stage I feel depressed I keep telling myself it'll get better I know I don't have my comfort blanket anymore but was not expecting the emotional rollercoast just wanna lock my self away and not talk to anyone!

From reading and reading some more on sleeve surgery this sounds very common to feel down or mourn the past abilities. Just think of the abilities you are unlocking by getting each day/step closer to a healthier body. However are you saying you can't sip fluids? Or you can't take a gulp of fluids? If you can't keep sipping fluids to keep hydrated, you should reach out to your surgeons office for next steps. Dehydration is serious stuff.

Hugs,

Barb

[Halfagain 68]

Sorry my world of Warcraft lingo came out there.... Unlocking abilities = being able to do things you can't do now.

[JudeaJordon 25]

Sorry my world of Warcraft lingo came out there.... Unlocking abilities = being able to do things you can't do now.

Lol love wow! I use to be a big gulper like Water I would just gulp so I associated the more water I drank the least thirsty I was, it's just in my head sipping is doing nothing for me, it's just a big mind game but I'm getting there!

[Dub 10,021]

You just had surgery.

It takes a few days to get in the groove.

It's all going to work out really well.

[jhclikesshopping@gmail.com 285]

@@JudeaJordon - sorry you're having a bad time with this. It does get better. But....let me say this.

My saddest point on this journey was my first time going out to dinner. I was so overwhelmed with not being able to eat like I used to that it became too much. My advice is to start thinking about where food was your most enjoy activity because those experiences are going to change and possibly go away. Start thinking about food as nourishment not as enjoyment. this really helped me overcome my sadness around food and eating.

Hope this helps.

[Shainadelphia 69]

I went through a similar phase - for about 2-3 weeks post op. It's so hard to find replacements for using food for comfort. I watched videos and got a bunch of mysteries and it helped me get through.

Now I'm 6weeks post op and I feel a lot better and regulated.

You can do this!!

[craigcu 96]

Yes, the mind is the hardest organ to fix. I wish they had cut into that more than my stomach!! The three week blues are completely normal. Happen to everybody.

Going out to dinner, advice: don't go to your normal restaurants, pick new ones because the old habits and experiences won't be there. Great time to try small new things.

But honestly, it's hard., the surgery was the easy part. But, I'm 5 month post op and ran my first 5k today and down 86 lbs.

You will do this and more.. This too shall pass ( spoiler, the 70 lb stall is much more depressing!!

[JudeaJordon 25]

Yes, the mind is the hardest organ to fix. I wish they had cut into that more than my stomach!! The three week blues are completely normal. Happen to everybody.

Going out to dinner, advice: don't go to your normal restaurants, pick new ones because the old habits and experiences won't be there. Great time to try small new things.

But honestly, it's hard., the surgery was the easy part. But, I'm 5 month post op and ran my first 5k today and down 86 lbs.

You will do this and more.. This too shall pass ( spoiler, the 70 lb stall is much more depressing!!

that is awesome