Sluggish and depressed?

[BillyD 2]

I'm about a month out of sleeve surgery. I'm looking for experiences of feeling sluggish and depressed. I've read a bunch of boards and watched YouTube videos. Seems like these are cons. Any advise is helpful. Thanks

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@BillyD As your body burns fat - the hormones stored in that fat are released into your system - often causing moodiness, depression, etc. Are you meeting Protein and Fluid goals? Taking Vitamins? If you are on any BP meds - they may need to be adjusted. Hang in there - it'll get better! Don't hesitate to talk to your surgeon about the depression especially!

[Pescador 1,374]

If you have not had surgery yet you may not experience this. I felt nothing but pure joy with the sleeve, to change my life, and get my husband healthier. Good luck, our bodies are all so different.

[Hadenough2 13]

me too, about a month out, i have learned if i dont get enough Protein the i feel very tired.

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[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

@@BillyD

Until you can get a decent amount of calories in, you feel tired plus. This is major surgery. Your body is using most of your energy to heal.

It gets better after 6 weeks but you can still be randomly tired.