Post op depression, is there such thing?

[Sullie06 1,013]

Are you on something for acid? Sometimes hunger could actually be stomach acid. I haven't had a lot of hunger but my doc put me on Protonix at 6 weeks because I was having indigestion issues. Turns out I feel hunger even less now. Also you might need Protein. My NUT has me getting between 90-100 grams a day and I've felt better, my weight loss is better and I'm less hungry.

[joannrmn 20]

I was but completed course of meds. Will speak with my MD next week to see if that is something he can assist me with.

[Berry78 4,259]

Personally, I have found the more carbs I eat, the hungrier I am. fruit might be what is causing that for you. Try to keep eating to designated meals and Snacks. Start with 3 meals and two Snacks, and see how you do. Snacks could be cheese and nuts... stuff like that.

[joannrmn 20]

I don't really eat carbs.. so not sure why the hunger comes back so quickly. I do incorporate Snacks .. cheese .. nuts.. Maybe the hunger is also cause beause I only take two or three bites of whatever I am eating so basically there's nothing to totally sustain me until my next meal.. OMG the mornings are the worst.. Get up feeling like haven't eaten in days..

[jurisjitsu 9]

Its really hard especially if youre one who still gets sick six months out your surgery. I wonder if itll ever get better, will i ever be able to enjoy food. I keep faith that i will find a regime that works and food that stays down. Dont give up


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[carolynh 13]

I went through a period of mourning the food and I'm sure that will be something that happens again. It was the worst when I was feeling weak and tired early weeks after surgery. But the energy level does return and I'd rather have loose clothes than food! It's a process for sure. Keep up with the Protein, fluids and Vitamins as you heal and cut yourself a break. It will get better. It takes longer to heal than I ever imagined it would--but it does happen! Good days ahead!!!

[tamara2333 33]

I've had Preop regret but none post op so far. I've been watching commercials and have been unbothered and I am good with my Protein shakes(especially since I'm not hungry so I forget about them)

[Akadmcneill 5]

On 11/02/2017 at 1:37 AM, addmay said:

I am now 4 months post op and know exactly how you feel. Especially when I was approved to eat solid foods I was so excited. Then when I couldn't finish my plate I started to doubt the choice I had made. I didn't realize how much food meant to me either. But I can tell you it does get better. All the previous posts got it right. Especially being able to talk to someone in a group or one on one is very important. People who have been there and understand. Post op depression is real! But I can say I made the right choice for my health. You can get get through it!

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I'm so glad to hear someone say post op depression is real. I'm 5 weeks out and I've had some really bad days. But I did this for my whole family. I want to be around for them.