Post Op Depression

[Yvessa]

Glad you got some help hon. Make sure you follow up in the private counselling. Also get in touch with your bariatric team as they may have specialist support.

 

[lllellielll]

I totally understand you, Sophia. I've suffered frpm depression and eating disorder for the last 20-25 years and I pray it won't get worse with the surgery. I was told by psyciatrist at my pre-op that I might need to up my meds after the operation because they might not be properly absorbed. Back then we thought I was having a bypass. I am not sure about sleeve though.
By the way, have you had any therapy for eating disorder and/or depression before your surgery?

 

[sophiapink100]

I totally understand you, Sophia. I've suffered frpm depression and eating disorder for the last 20-25 years and I pray it won't get worse with the surgery. I was told by psyciatrist at my pre-op that I might need to up my meds after the operation because they might not be properly absorbed. Back then we thought I was having a bupass. I am not sure about sleeve though.
By the way, have you had any thearapy for eating disorder and/or depression before your surgery?

I tried counselling but I couldn't stand the counsellor lol so it didn't really help. I struggle with them wanting to get inside my head as I'm extremely guarded x

 

[lllellielll]

I tried counselling but I couldn't stand the counsellor lol so it didn't really help. I struggle with them wanting to get inside my head as I'm extremely guarded x

I didn't like any of the counsellors I had (and I had 5). I had a wonderful dietitian at Maudsley eating disorders unit though. She was wondeful and gave me more tips and confidence than psycologists. However at the bariatric unit they insisted that I finish my counselling before they consider surgery.

 

[fatfree81]

Hi Hun.. I know I am not a post opper but have been reading as I did not want to go into this without research...
But I have been reading every scrap of info I could get my hands on..
But having mental health in my family wanted to know if it showed it face in my life how would I deal with it post op..
1 thing I read and then saw in a convo on here that if you vitamins are low it can make you feel quite low even more if you are already struggling.. Maybe ask docs for bloods to see if and vits are low.. Maybe it could help...
Hope you feel better ASAP..

 

[sophiapink100]

Thanks for all the advice and support guys. I will call the doctors and ask them about running a test on vitamins as it wouldn't suprise me if they're low.

X

 

[Janetteclare]

Thank you both for your advice, I have suffered depression since I was a teen on and off but not been too bad for the last year, this has thrown me completely. The hardest thing is I feel like an utter failure and too scared to tell anyone x

You've taken the first step recognising there is something wrong. Don't be scared. See your doctor, get help. I suffer with depression and am stable on antidepressants. Loads of people have it and it's nothing to be ashamed of. You are not a failure. You are very brave. Xx

 

[sophiapink100]

You've taken the first step recognising there is something wrong. Don't be scared. See your doctor, get help. I suffer with depression and am stable on antidepressants. Loads of people have it and it's nothing to be ashamed of. You are not a failure. You are very brave. Xx

Thank you. I have been to the doctor a and they have given me some tablets and a referral for counselling. I will get there zx

 

[Janetteclare]

Thank you. I have been to the doctor a and they have given me some tablets and a referral for counselling. I will get there zx

That's great. Well done xx

 

[kurstywursty]

This to shall pass. But it's hard when your in that dark place. Get some help babe. You have lost your biggest coping mechanism.... The food. It is a while since I have been depressed but the thoughts popping into my head since the op are worrying. Stuff from the past that I thought I had put to bed. I am lucky to have had years of therapy. And try to stay in the moment through mindfullness. There are some great mindfullness books out there but I tend to think you need to be in a slightly better place than you are now for them to help. But maybe a thought for the future. (((Huggs)))

 

[sophiapink100]

This to shall pass. But it's hard when your in that dark place. Get some help babe. You have lost your biggest coping mechanism.... The food. It is a while since I have been depressed but the thoughts popping into my head since the op are worrying. Stuff from the past that I thought I had put to bed. I am lucky to have had years of therapy. And try to stay in the moment through mindfullness. There are some great mindfullness books out there but I tend to think you need to be in a slightly better place than you are now for them to help. But maybe a thought for the future. (((Huggs)))

Thank you hun. Any recommendations welcome xxx