I am just curious.. Post surgery, like you may have people around but just feel unusually lonely? ( By Unusually lonely, I am meaning you did not feel like this prior)

I am just curious.. Post surgery, like you may have people around but just feel unusually lonely? ( By Unusually lonely, I am meaning you did not feel like this prior)

I can totally relate. Been feeling so sad and lonely. I'm 2 weeks post op come monday. Noone who can relate to and give advice or guidance. Feel so alone. In other words I feel you lol

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Yes, absolutely. I think food has a social element to it and my relationship with food is changing so much.
I also feel like I'm focusing and thinking about food so much that it's abnormal. Not necessarily thinking about eating bad foods just thinking about food in general.


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Hw 223, SW 217 CW 189 GW 135

One thing to think about, the hormonal effects of bariatric surgery can cause some pretty strong feelings of depression. I dealt with it for a couple of months after surgery, feeling exceptionally depressed for seemingly no reason. I had never previously had depression problems before that. I knew that something was off, but couldn't shake it. By my 3rd month post-surgery, the symptoms passed. If things don't feel right, you start to feel worse, or the symptoms don't pass, please talk to your surgeon to see if what you are dealing with might be something along those lines.

I totally know how you all feel. I've been feeling lonely a lot. Mind you I have support from family and friends and my wls support groups. But it usually hits me when I'm alone. Or when I'm out and see others eating whatever they want. I feel like no one can relate to me. I just try to stay focus on my journey and why I did it.

Think about this, though. I no longer feel nearly as conspicuous when I am out and about. Blending in feels good to me right now. I have to say that I felt much more lonely and misunderstood before I started losing. Of course I am 1) nine weeks out, and 2) an old lady, so I am probably not feeling the blues that come from hormonal fluctuations!