Guest guest Posted December 7, 2003 Report Share Posted December 7, 2003 Just checking in. I'm fine physically, just working to get my 100 grams of protein in before the night is out. However, I feel so weighed down by depression and I just hoped that by mentioning that to all of you, I might feel a release. I have to remember with my logical mind that this is chemical and partly as a result of the surgery and all the complexities of anesthesia, etc. But it really sucks right now. Thanks for listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2003 Report Share Posted December 8, 2003 Hi , I sure hope your depression eases up soon. I was bad for like 3 months before I felt normal again. It will get better though sweetie, I guarantee it ROBIN, NEW YORK AGE-41 OPEN RNY OCT. 18TH, 2002 DR. EDWARD HIXSON SARANAC LAKE, NY 378/246/170??? 132 LBS GONE FOREVER : ) What a GREAT feeling : ) Just found out I am pregnant- Due July 27th, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2003 Report Share Posted December 8, 2003 , Sorry you're down right now. I've been on Depression medication since 1987. I really know how it feels because I've gone off of it, and then have to go back on. It's a terrible place to be, and hard to pull yourself out of that fog. Keep posting, and get all the feedback you can. One thing I do to help myself, and it's reallydifficult to force yourself to, is to get up, shower, pamper yourself, do the whole works, make-up, etc. Do this even if you're going to working in the yard. For me, if made me feel better about myself. It's hard at first, but soon becomes routine. Also helped me to tell my family how I feeling, and I needed caring, and patience. It goes a long ways! Joan lap RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282/253/140 a rough night Just checking in. I'm fine physically, just working to get my 100 grams of protein in before the night is out. However, I feel so weighed down by depression and I just hoped that by mentioning that to all of you, I might feel a release. I have to remember with my logical mind that this is chemical and partly as a result of the surgery and all the complexities of anesthesia, etc. But it really sucks right now. Thanks for listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 I'm 5' 8 " am only required to ingest 70grms.... perhaps the required amount is based on ones size ?? Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/147/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 Robin, You have NO IDEA how much that helps me. I am so relieved. I'm sure tomorrow I'll be looking for someone to reiterate it, yet again, but for tonight...THANK YOU. > Hi , I sure hope your depression eases up soon. I was bad for like 3 > months before I felt normal again. It will get better though sweetie, I > guarantee it > > ROBIN, NEW YORK > AGE-41 > OPEN RNY > OCT. 18TH, 2002 > DR. EDWARD HIXSON > SARANAC LAKE, NY > 378/246/170??? > 132 LBS GONE FOREVER : ) > What a GREAT feeling : ) > Just found out I am pregnant- > Due July 27th, 2004 > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 Joan, Thank you for your supportive email. It's hard to fathom putting make up on again, I seemed to stop wearing it way before surgery, just felt there was no point and now...I still feel that way! However, I am listening to what you're saying and know there's such truth to it. Acting as if...that old practice. Thanks again. > , Sorry you're down right now. I've been on Depression medication > since 1987. I really know how it feels because I've gone off of it, and > then have to go back on. It's a terrible place to be, and hard to pull > yourself out of that fog. Keep posting, and get all the feedback you can. > One thing I do to help myself, and it's reallydifficult to force yourself > to, is to get up, shower, pamper yourself, do the whole works, make-up, etc. > Do this even if you're going to working in the yard. For me, if made me > feel better about myself. It's hard at first, but soon becomes routine. > Also helped me to tell my family how I feeling, and I needed caring, and > patience. It goes a long ways! > > Joan > lap RNY 11/18/03 > Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA > 282/253/140 > a rough night > > > Just checking in. I'm fine physically, just working to get my 100 > grams of protein in before the night is out. However, I feel so > weighed down by depression and I just hoped that by mentioning that > to all of you, I might feel a release. I have to remember with my > logical mind that this is chemical and partly as a result of the > surgery and all the complexities of anesthesia, etc. But it really > sucks right now. > > Thanks for listening. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 Hmm, that's a good thought. BUt I've heard the number 100grams at the support groups and we're all patients of the same doc. Interesting. > > > > I'm 5' 8 " am only required to ingest 70grms.... perhaps the required amount > is based on ones size ?? > > > > Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA > 275/147/126 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 , when a therapist suggested to me to dress nicely and put on make-up every a.m. I was really depressed. It is very tough when feeling like that. I had to leave stuff out on the counter, and literally force myself. As time went on, I began to feel better and better. I even found myself putting on earrings when all I was going to do was clean house. It helped so much, and when someone would drop by I felt great, instead of wanting to jump in bed and pull the covers over my head. If I needed to run somewhere, I was already presentable, and it was great. But starting is really hard, and you have to work at it and make it a habit. I'm not a vain person at all, but doing this for myself felt good. Joan lap RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282/250/140 a rough night > > > Just checking in. I'm fine physically, just working to get my 100 > grams of protein in before the night is out. However, I feel so > weighed down by depression and I just hoped that by mentioning that > to all of you, I might feel a release. I have to remember with my > logical mind that this is chemical and partly as a result of the > surgery and all the complexities of anesthesia, etc. But it really > sucks right now. > > Thanks for listening. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 on the other hand for those of us who rarely wear make-up .... keep your mustache waxed, your hair and teeth brushed ... ( leg shaving is optional at our house , especially in the Winter ) ,.... and wear only the those cloths and shoes that make you feel like a million bucks.......which, for me means wearing my black Swede comfy VANS, jeans and a back turtle neck in tee shirt material. We are all so different and while I am teasing here a bit ... for me, who suffered a severe bout with depression after my car accident ... just doing the basics like getting out of my robe and slippers every day ... this was a huge step up for me at the time. So, where ever you are in this process, ..... " depression " .... if you kick it in the heini every day with these seemingly baby steps, it tends to lose its grip on you. Anyway, that was my experience. Today, I'm still wearing my Black Vans, jeans, and turtle neck, all in smaller sizes mind you ... and sometimes, sometimes when Im feeling impish .. I might even add ... lipstick. Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/145/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 Mandy, you really have a good sense of how get through this journey. I rarely wore make-up, and even now make-up is lipstick or gloss, and a little eyeliner. Previously if I was staying home for the day, I'd dress in awful clothes, holes, paint, etc. By dressing up, I guess it's about the same as you. Dressing up for me is no holes in my pants!!! haha What a statement. Joan lap RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282/250/140 Re: Re: a rough night on the other hand for those of us who rarely wear make-up .... keep your mustache waxed, your hair and teeth brushed ... ( leg shaving is optional at our house , especially in the Winter ) ,.... and wear only the those cloths and shoes that make you feel like a million bucks.......which, for me means wearing my black Swede comfy VANS, jeans and a back turtle neck in tee shirt material. We are all so different and while I am teasing here a bit ... for me, who suffered a severe bout with depression after my car accident ... just doing the basics like getting out of my robe and slippers every day ... this was a huge step up for me at the time. So, where ever you are in this process, ..... " depression " .... if you kick it in the heini every day with these seemingly baby steps, it tends to lose its grip on you. Anyway, that was my experience. Today, I'm still wearing my Black Vans, jeans, and turtle neck, all in smaller sizes mind you ... and sometimes, sometimes when Im feeling impish ... I might even add ... lipstick. Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/145/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 Joan, ... someone on this site said it best... " life is 99% maintenance " !!! Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA ' 275/143/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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