Feeling down at times, short crying jags, 8 days post sleeve

[ProfessorSlim 115]

I am 8 days post sleeve. I have lost 21 lbs including my pre-op loss. From 263 down to 242. I am thrilled. However, I am tired at times, and I am getting some short crying jags, emotional at times (like when you see a sappy commercial, and get teary) I am finding my self evaluating my friendships, like I should have more, or more contact more frequently, those "I am not good enough" feelings. I do take Wellbutrin for mild depression...and I will admit that since my surgery my twice a day dosing has been sketchy. I did not bring or take while in hosp, am back on it but I have forgotten to take a few evening doses over the last week, due to managing fluids, etc.

I have a job interview today and I need to get my head in the game! I am back to work, but less hours and some is work from home. I want to workout, but obviously cannot yet. My first post op appointment is in 3 days. I want to get into organizing my clothing, my messy office, etc....but I cannot bend well or lift a lot. So, the things I usually do when I feel down-ish (Like clean, organize, shop, workout, etc) I cannot do, due to tiredness or pain at the one site, etc. I know I need to chill, I am only 8 days out.

I guess I am mainly hoping to hear this is normal and will pass. Or any tips how to get out of this mental schlump.

It is not all day everday...it is just little bouts of it here and there. Thanks for any advice.

[James Marusek 5,244]

Many people report feeling weak after surgery. So this is a normal thing that gets better with time. Since you are only 8 days out and yet have dropped 21 pounds, there is one factor that might contribute to your mental slump.

As you lose weight, the chemicals and hormones that were stored in your fat cells are being released into your body. These will pass through your kidneys and are expelled in your urine. But they can generate a flush of hormones during the weight loss phase. They should simmer down once you transition into maintenance. It is important to meet your daily Fluid requirements, because it take fluids to flush these hormones from your system.

p.s. Congratulations on the weight loss thus far.

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

You will be fine, there are lots of physical and mental adjustments to this. Once you get your schedule for wellbutrin back to normal you will feel better - you have a case of 'racing brain' right now going off in 100 directions. (because I am a lot like that too) Your body has just had major surgery and you are trying to function on narrow nutrition - it all takes some time.

Check back in with us in a few days.

[FluffyChix 17,410]

My nephew is a surgeon and told me that any time they go in and touch a gut, it releases all kinds of hormones. The gut/brain connection is extremely interrelated. So not only are you dealing with the after effects of anesthesia, you've just had lots of people in your guts, stirring them around and rearranging things. You're also dealing with carb withdrawals, and you've taking medicating by food off of the table. You're probably not sleeping well either.

Dayum. I bet Super Man would probably cry after his WLS too! ((hugs)) Keep reminding yourself that you will feel better every day.

[ProfessorSlim 115]

Thank you so much!! Getting fluids and a few more calories in seemed to help a lot...thanks again for the support!