Depression AFTER VSG

[Oli2024]

Hello everyone, I had my sleeve done 2/20/24, so almost a month ago. I have been finding myself depressed, apathetic and with ZERO sex drive.

I already take antidepressants and have been on them for years. Feel very in a funk. Did anyone experience this? How long did it last for you?

Thanks!

 

[missyinacage]

Well a month out, you're still healing. You're probably also still not eating solid foods or quite enough. For me, eating was an emotional coping mechanism. So, learning other, healthier, way to deal took some time. Certainly more than 1 month.

Also, losing weight this quickly throws all of your hormones out of whack. Which have SO much to do with how you feel both physically, emotionally and sexually. See if they'll order some bloodwork. So, it may not even be an emotional issue at all.

 

[Trukmek]

Hello everyone, I had my sleeve done 2/20/24, so almost a month ago. I have been finding myself depressed, apathetic and with ZERO sex drive.

I already take antidepressants and have been on them for years. Feel very in a funk. Did anyone experience this? How long did it last for you?

Thanks!

When I was going through my pre-surgery classes, one thing they mentioned was that the surgery can mess with your hormones. Maybe this is what is affecting your sex drive?

 

[Cmbr1109]

have been reading medical journals (healthcare background) and learning it is not uncommon to experience depression after weight loss surgery.

Currently, I am searching for a therapist with a background treating Bariatric patients.

I hope this is helpful. I think what you are experiencing is not abnormal for some people.

 

[Oli2024]

Thank you everyone for your responses. I am doing much better. I do think that it was definitely hormonal. Yes want to look for a therapist who specializes with bariatric patients.

 

[TKat143]

Yes, after the surgery I suddenly got very very depressed and had to seek help for it. I haven't dealt with depression in over 8 years so it was a surprise and disappointment to me. I still struggle with feeling very unhappy and lethargic.