http://www.obesity-surgery.wordpress-by.org/2006/12/31/depression-exhaustion/ About types of surgeries available, dietary, family, work, emotional.. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:59:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 http://www.obesity-surgery.wordpress-by.org/2006/12/31/depression-exhaustion/#comment-3683 William Dudley Mon, 01 Jan 2007 10:52:07 +0000 http://www.obesity-surgery.wordpress-by.org/2006/12/31/depression-exhaustion/#comment-3683 I'm sorry for your problems but I think some of it is a natural reaction to a major surgery combined with a normal let down after months of anticipation (sort of like post partum feelings). You have now done what you spent hours contemplating, so your mind needs to find something to fill that time/space. I would certainly recommend that you talk with your doctor, especially if you have ever had any inclination toward clinical depression, and IMMEDIATELY REACH OUT if you ever feel overwhelmed by the depression or think of hurting yourself. Maybe this will sound trite, especially if you are really depressed, but maybe starting a large craft project at this time would be helpful. My other comment, was that it is so good to finally see someone else who came home heavier than they left. I came home from the hospital after an open RNY weighing 18 pounds MORE than when I weighed on my scale prior to leaving for surgery. I try to think of it as just giving me more weight to claim I've lost. Not only did that new 18 pounds get figured into my <!--more--> starting weight, but it also put me at my highest weight even by 12 pounds. I take thyroid and I know that messing with that will change your mood. At least for me that normals out after going back on. I would recommend taking your thyroid with a protein drink so that it sticks around in your new system longer and has a better chance to dissolve and be absorbed. Good luck and continue to use this group to reach out to when you're feeling down. That's one of the reasons we're here. But also involve your medical professionals if it interferes with the quality of your relationships or your ability to maintain a minimally active life (i.e. get up, get dressed, do the dishes, take a short walk, keep in touch with your loved ones). Helen Open RNY + gallbladder 6/18/01 UC Davis I’m sorry for your problems but I think some of it is a natural reaction to
a major surgery combined with a normal let down after months of anticipation
(sort of like post partum feelings). You have now done what you spent hours
contemplating, so your mind needs to find something to fill that time/space.
I would certainly recommend that you talk with your doctor, especially if
you have ever had any inclination toward clinical depression, and
IMMEDIATELY REACH OUT if you ever feel overwhelmed by the depression or
think of hurting yourself. Maybe this will sound trite, especially if you
are really depressed, but maybe starting a large craft project at this time
would be helpful.
My other comment, was that it is so good to finally see someone else who
came home heavier than they left. I came home from the hospital after an
open RNY weighing 18 pounds MORE than when I weighed on my scale prior to
leaving for surgery. I try to think of it as just giving me more weight to
claim I’ve lost. Not only did that new 18 pounds get figured into my

starting weight, but it also put me at my highest weight even by 12 pounds.
I take thyroid and I know that messing with that will change your mood. At
least for me that normals out after going back on. I would recommend taking
your thyroid with a protein drink so that it sticks around in your new
system longer and has a better chance to dissolve and be absorbed.
Good luck and continue to use this group to reach out to when you’re feeling
down. That’s one of the reasons we’re here. But also involve your medical
professionals if it interferes with the quality of your relationships or
your ability to maintain a minimally active life (i.e. get up, get dressed,
do the dishes, take a short walk, keep in touch with your loved ones).
Helen
Open RNY + gallbladder 6/18/01
UC Davis

]]> http://www.obesity-surgery.wordpress-by.org/2006/12/31/depression-exhaustion/#comment-3680 bond20 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 16:03:30 +0000 http://www.obesity-surgery.wordpress-by.org/2006/12/31/depression-exhaustion/#comment-3680 In a message dated 3/4/2004 4:17:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, nikkiinmd@... writes: recommend Vit B-12? I know that if I don't take my shot, I feel rather run down. Also, are you getting enough to eat? Are you getting enough protein in? This may sound stupid but do you give yourself the B-12 shot or do you have to go to a doctor for it? Also, does it hurt? I am a big weenie when it comes to shots. I just hate them. I can't imagine having to have them on a regular basis. *\|/* *\|/* *\|/* *\|/* Y****** Nic * *****Y Mom to Michael, Caitlyn and Brooks *\|/* *\|/* *\|/* *\|/* In a message dated 3/4/2004 4:17:00 PM Eastern Standard Time,
nikkiinmd@… writes:
recommend Vit B-12? I know that if I don’t take my
shot, I feel rather run down. Also, are you getting
enough to eat? Are you getting enough protein in?
This may sound stupid but do you give yourself the B-12 shot or do you have
to go to a doctor for it? Also, does it hurt? I am a big weenie when it comes
to shots. I just hate them. I can’t imagine having to have them on a regular
basis.
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Y****** Nic * *****Y
Mom to
Michael, Caitlyn and Brooks
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