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Wondering if after gastric bypass has ever had bad memory problems and worser mental health issues “ since surgery my depression has got so bad i fight every day to get and have any movation to do anything every day and then i just got diagnosed with boredline personality disorder 6 months after gastric bypass and  then it seems like everyday my memory geting worse and worse but labs are good i just don’t understand it and then my narcolepsy was geting better at first now its worse but i dont know if its that or the depression talking im so depressed all the time i feel like have nothing to help me with it then everytime i walk or workout my blood sugar drops to 70 not inless i eat fuirt all day help someone 

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I have found that anesthesia will cause memory loss - for a little while. You are doing a great job losing! Your hormones are having a fit too. Talk to a professional about your depression!

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Also your body is releasing a lot of oestrogen in to your blood stream, which was stored in your fat, as you’re losing stirring up lots of emotions & other issues. Also food you may have depended upon for comfort has been taken away from you. This can cause a lot of anxiety &/or depression (grieving what you can’t have or have lost) for some.

Some find they have to change medications they successfully took before their bypass because they are not being absorbed in the same way. Slow release are one type that are impacted. It may be worth having a conversation with your prescribing doctor.

Drops in blood sugar after surgery isn’t uncommon & usually improves. Try taking an electrolyte drink with you when undertaking any activity can be helpful.

All the best.

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On 7/19/2022 at 2:14 PM, Stephanie reiss said:

I been talking to a therapist about it

That's important to do especially on the days you don't want to.

I'm in the waiting room of my therapist now, waiting my turn. I was fortunate that I've had the same therapist for almost 30 years now on and off. He's known me as a teenager to now. So we had talks pre-surgery about the instant gratification that bad food is so good at giving and ways to replace caring for myself by shoveling down a pizza with better, more constructive self care. After surgery has been monitoring my mood and letting myself be proud of how far I've come and the major steps I took. The examples I'm setting for my girls, the humongous change for the better I've made in my life and all the places I'm seeing improvement. Also focusing on the reasons I had the surgery and the things I'm looking forward to as I get smaller. When I hit 200 I'm going kayaking... I've always wanted to but was worried if I fell off I wouldn't be able to pull myself back up.

I know it sounds silly but list the reasons why you had the surgery, what you want to accomplish, who inspired you to get healthier. It may help if you can see on paper what you want. Then try each day (just try, it's ok if you don't succeed) to do 1 thing that healthy and nice for you. Go stand outside for 10 minutes on a sunny day. Stretch. Take a walk. Start making yourself a priority even when the voice in your head is telling you different. You deserve to be happy and loved and appreciated.

This is based on things that help me.

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My husband had a terrible reaction to his last knee replacement surgery. The doctor and the clinic has not helped at all. I was shocked how his memory and ability to reason was affected and very disappointed in the response from the medical staff. They did call us after I complained but only to divert a Mal-practice suit. The advice that you were given is very good. I hope you can eventually get relief.

My husband was so bad that he couldn't function if left alone. He is better but after 18 months, he still has anxiety.

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On 7/19/2022 at 2:31 PM, Stephanie reiss said:

Wondering if after gastric bypass has ever had bad memory problems and worser mental health issues “ since surgery my depression has got so bad i fight every day to get and have any movation to do anything every day and then i just got diagnosed with boredline personality disorder 6 months after gastric bypass and then it seems like everyday my memory geting worse and worse but labs are good i just don’t understand it and then my narcolepsy was geting better at first now its worse but i dont know if its that or the depression talking im so depressed all the time i feel like have nothing to help me with it then everytime i walk or workout my blood sugar drops to 70 not inless i eat fuirt all day help someone

How are you feeling now? Did your prescribing doctor adjust your meds??

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