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WHY DO I FEEL THIS WAY

deleted_user
deleted_user
I had gastricbypass in dec of 05,and i dont think ive been myself since.it felt good to get the weight off but never really had alot of energy or
the felling of relif..as time went on i got more and more worse having pain issues feeling tierd just not myself quite my job of 2 years cuz i didnt have the strngth to do it anymore ive been to the doc first they took the gullbladder then i was able to gain a lil weight back and maintaned it for 6 months but in the last 2 months ive gone from 133 to 117 its so hard for me to eat becuz im so tierd of feeling sick from food i want to eat and when i do i dont watch my calories becuz i want to gain weight.the doc has had me on strong painkillers for several months and now i hurt everywere depression has set in and im shutting the world out just found out a girl killed herself 2 years after the surgery after she couldnt deal with the pain and depression anymore she did get help but they had her on so many phyc meds that it made her worse and im affraid for my own life im in the process of having extra blood work done and im having a ct scan of my insides next friday becuz somthing is not right..i want to get better and feel like me again but now that this depression has kicked in i see myself going down the same road she did were do i go from here?does anyone elses feel this way or know were i can get help before it gets worse without all the drugs i dont think my lil malnurished body can handle to much more,i dont want to depress anyone or scare anyone by this i just want to know that there is someone else in this world who has had this problem and is still alive to talk about it and maybee could offer some advise to help me overcome this like i said im having test run just waiting for all the results then ill know the right doc to see as far as health issues it would just be nice to know im not alone in the mean time..iam new here and dont have a profile or journal yet but will start soon i just wanted to start this as soon as i could yes this is a cry for help....
deleted_user
deleted_user
Do you go to church sweetie, beleve me prayer helps and God can really help you, please get in a church and get right with god, because he loves his children, Get yourself saved and try to think posisitive, and to go to mental health to get some one to talk to, im very sure every one on this site will all so help you , I have not had my surgery yet, but i do know for a fact that god is very powerful, you will get all the support you need from this sits , people here are very friendly and willing to talk to you. If you want to talk to me I do have AOL and yahoo chat, take care sweetie and I wish you all the best. ps try to be very strong cause Im sure it will pass and make sure you go see your doctor to make sure every thing is ok on the surgery end, God bless , :) sorry about the spelling ,
krystlmom
krystlmom
How often do you do protein supplements and vitamins? It sounds to me like you are deficient in almost everything.

When was your last set of blood tests?

I had to sign a contract that says I will attend all Dr's appointments and do all blood test the Dr. recommends. Did you have any of these requirements?

You need to talk to your Doc about your depression, but it is actually more important that you be nutritionally sound for you to get better! I'm praying for you!
God Bless!

Janelle
deleted_user
deleted_user
i just had blood word done 3 days ago that i requested my reg md did them all just the regular one 4 months ago and i was vit b deficant but was told everything else looked great wich i know is bullshit they r doing more extensive blood test per my request no i had no contract to sign or anything like that and belive me ive been to the doc about not feeling good and hurting all the time all he did or does is give me more pills heres this for pain heres this for neausea heres one for the depression here r some aderall to wake u up and get u going and so on oh and did i mention the methadone!!wich im so affraid of that i cant kick the others using it with the way i feel,yes i agree i need god in mylife and i was strong with him before the surgery and for a long time after but everything in my life has faded and i want it back even the extra 20lbs thanks for listening this has helped me alot just to be able to vent to ppl who might understand
deleted_user
deleted_user
God Bless You and know that I am praying for you! Isn't Vit. B something that helps with depression? I could be wrong, but if not try to get some liquid Vit. B in you. Go to your health food store and see what they recommend. I haven't had my surgery yet, waiting on insurance. You said you want to get back to God, well honey He is standing there with open arms more than willing to help you. I am praying for you as I type this and will continue to!
butterflyxlife
butterflyxlife
I'm on the same track mind as krystlmom after reading this thread- just wondering what additional supplements you take every day etc. It's amazing how getting the right vitamins in change an entire outlook.

I am very glad you are getting additional bloodwork done--

When it comes to anti-depression meds, I have also suffered from depression for many years- including serious suicide attempts. All I can say about that, is as long as you recognize what is going on, and you KNOW that you do not want it- the only thing you can do is become proactive. If you recognize in yourself that you need medical intervention, do not worry about talking to the doctor. If the doctor puts you on a med that you do not want to take, Tell him no, and ask for something else. If it does not work or you feel worse, it is ok to go back and tell them you want another something else. That is why there are so many types of anti-depression medication. No single type of medication works for every individual, and many times it takes a little bit of tweakage and searching to find the right type for each person. The one that works for me is Celexa. I have been on Cymabalta and it wasn't right for me, I was on zoloft and it wasn't right for me- but Celexa works for me.

Whatever you do, just keep fighting, because sometimes that's all we have- the ability to fight for what we deserve, emotionally and physically.
CindyLS
CindyLS
If you haven't already, seek emotional/mental counseling, along with your reg. doc., right away. It can help.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Vitamin B deficiencies can cause weakness, mood problems, lack of appetite, and depression. Are you taking vitamin supplements, including extra B-12?

You may already be on antidepressants but your body doesn't absorb as well as it used to so you may need to be on a higher dose than before. Do you have a behavioral health specialist prescribing them? I personally never rely on my family doc to do it, only my behavioral health specialist because they're the experts in those drugs.

I'm sending warm thoughts your way - as one who has struggled with depression myself. Keep in touch - as others here have already said this group is great and very supportive.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I know how awful it feels to be depressed and that nothing will ever make you feel better. Right now I am on meds for depression and for bi-polar disorder. Sometimes I really wonder if I need to be on them and want to go off but don't. I have been told in the past that Fish Oil supplements help with depression. I have taken them before but not for a long enough period of time to really see if they do help. Just another suggestion on something to try that is natural and non-prescription. If you do try these I would suggest taking them at night. They can sometimes cause nasty belches. It also might be a good idea to check with someone professionally about taking them. I don't know how they might affect someone that has had WL surgery. I should try my own advice and see how it works.
krystlmom
krystlmom
The habit Depressives seem to have is they get on their medication that has been perscribed to them, get to feeling a little better and then quit. Usually the reason they state for quitting is 'they don't want to be medicated for the rest of their lives.'

If a Depressive gets onto the RIGHT medication, they will feel So much better that they will feel like it is a lifeline for them and they won't want to quit.

This is Butterfly's subject, listen to her she's a smart Girl!!
God Bless!

Janelle
deleted_user
deleted_user
thank u everyone for all ur hugs and advise u have given i know what i need to do i just dont know why i feel so awful when i should bee feeling great,my husband tells me iam so diffrent now then i was before i had more energy did more i can feel myself wither away and i dont know if somthing is wrong internally or what i have been to the doc and even a speacialist guess i need to see a gastranoligist next iam taking b-12 injections and have for about 6 months now my blood work shows how anemic iam and it says my calcium and vit d r way to low ive teeter tottered with many kinds of vit and found some to not dissolve as well and some to cause really bad constipation the list goes on and not one doc can give their advice on a good vitamin or anything my doc said eat more food!!!easier said then done as far as iam concerned when i get such bad tummy aches from food i do eat everyday i just dont think the doc understand that i absorb thing alot diffrent then before..any way i think i will start a new disscussion on vitamins id really love to hear what you all r doing and how u take them..and again thank u all fo rur feedback and mostly your positive way of doing it if i posted that on obesity help.com id be sooo flammed this web sight is much better for the good things as well as the bad!!
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