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8 mo post op and struggling with depression!

dianeseattle said:
Anna, I think depression is one of the known possible side effects from bariatric surgery. You should first call your surgeon, then call a mental health professional or your doctor to find out if there's a way you can be helped out of the depression. But know this: You Are Not Alone.

Would you like to tell us how your weight loss has been? If it's not something you feel you should share, could you say a bit more about the morning bathroom routine?

Here's a hug for you:
{{{{Anna Cecilia}}}}
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I have lost 100 lbs so far-20 more and I will be at my goal. I don't have solid stools. I take my vitamins and try to focus on the protein intake. I feel like I can't leave the house until late acternoon, as it takes me hoing 2-3 times with 2-3 hrs in between bm's before I am empty. I haven't left the house in 5 months!
 
dianeseattle said:
Yeah I heard that diarrhea was another possible side effect of bariatric surgery. Now I hope I'm not getting into your business here because I want to assume that your doctor knows about this problem and you're being treated for it. But if that's not the case, I just have to reiterate see your doctor. No one should have to live like that. That's not the reason that you got the surgery so you could have loose stools

You lost a hundred pounds in 8 months? It took me 14 months to lose 115. Wow. Congratulations! I'm also tempted to say, with a weight loss that fast, that may be the reason for your digestive trouble.

Suggesting that someone with a problem see a doctor is always a good piece of advice. I hope you will. I think that you could have some serious health problems relating to your trouble with evacuating your bowels. But I'm not a doctor and I'm not going to diagnose you. Just want to say please call your family doctor, or your surgeon.⛤
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Thank you
 
Anna Cecilia said:
Struggling with depression and ocd. I am very restricted with what I can eat. The morning bathroom routine is awful and takes hours.
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Anna,
I wondered if these were smaller issues before surgery? Following surgery my primary, Not my surgeon, who I thought naturally would advise on any further lifestyle adjustments needed, advised me after 6 months that I can no longer take ER (Extended Release) medication as they no longer absorb not our bodies following RNY (that darn malabsorption issue). So for 6 months after surgery I struggled not knowing of course that ER medication was No longer working for me. I believe its only the gastric bypass that causes this issue. In having said all that , if any of your medications are ER (Extended Release) see you prescribing doctor asap. Also sometimes dosage is changed after surgery .
 
Anna Cecilia said:
I have lost 100 lbs so far-20 more and I will be at my goal. I don't have solid stools. I take my vitamins and try to focus on the protein intake. I feel like I can't leave the house until late acternoon, as it takes me hoing 2-3 times with 2-3 hrs in between bm's before I am empty. I haven't left the house
dianeseattle said:
Yeah I heard that diarrhea was another possible side effect of bariatric surgery. Now I hope I'm not getting into your business here because I want to assume that your doctor knows about this problem and you're being treated for it. But if that's not the case, I just have to reiterate see your doctor. No one should have to live like that. That's not the reason that you got the surgery so you could have loose stools

You lost a hundred pounds in 8 months? It took me 14 months to lose 115. Wow. Congratulations! I'm also tempted to say, with a weight loss that fast, that may be the reason for your digestive trouble.

Suggesting that someone with a problem see a doctor is always a good piece of advice. I hope you will. I think that you could have some serious health problems relating to your trouble with evacuating your bowels. But I'm not a doctor and I'm not going to diagnose you. Just want to say please call your family doctor, or your surgeon.⛤
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Diane,
I'm confused your needing hours to empty because of diarrhea with hours in between? Aside from adjusting to the weight loss surgery, have you been under the weather? Have you had blood work done yet ? I know there's the dreaded "dumping syndrome". But from my understanding that only occurs when we eat a sugar, caffeine, alcohol , fried foods etc. How long ago was your surgery.? I would suggest going to your primary, surgeon and nutritionist as I'm finding each contributes their own essential piece to the journey .
in 5 months!
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Dianeseattle Oh, sorry new to this group and not great with the computer at times. Omg I just realized , I didnt know we cant take incapsulated OTCs. It's amazing all the doctors Don't inform patients of before or after WLS.
 
I am 8mths out of surgery and trying to not gain any weight. I have mood swings and still love junk food. I try to avoid them at all costs but sometimes they call me especially when my cycle comes. I haven't been weighed in 3 mths and scared to get on the scale. I find myself getting upset at times because I can't eat like I used to. Something I'm still adjusting my mind to. What are some alternatives you guys have found to help you all? Mentally
 
Tsw922 said:
What are some alternatives you guys have found to help you all? Mentally
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Hi Tsw - It sounds like you had a successful surgery so congratulations on that. Like many of us, it sounds like you're still battling the internal issues that caused your obesity. I'm 5 months post-op and have been working diligently at improving my outlook through reading. I know that tweaking my thoughts and patterns will be the only way I'll be able to keep the weight off permanently.

There are many great books out there. Here is a short list:

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-...if-you-struggle-with-food-or-weight_b_6669888

Currently from the list, I'm rereading The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. I've read his stuff in the past and while I enjoyed the message, I don't think I was quite ready for the depth back then. I believe I'm ready to make real change now.

I'm sure many other members here have great book suggestions as well. Most, if not all of us have the same fears that you do about gaining the weight back. We need to build a solid emotional foundation to protect us from that.

One girl's opinion anyway. :)
 
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