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Zenomia · 04-30-2008, 06:19 PM

Gosh, Mike said everything. Welcome to TT to both of you!!

The pain in your left side, how long have you had that and have you contacted your surgeons office (via phone) to let them know about it. Even though you may get over it spontaneously, it's always a good idea to let them know about things that are bothering you...specially pain that is from a non-specific cause.

Next, depression. Very common in the first 8 months post op. If you were on antidepressents prior to surgery, you should still be taking those. The only variance would be if they are time released...we can't do those. If you were NOT on medication, consider seeing your PCP about starting some. It is common to have HUGE emotional fluxes when the FAST weight loss happens. Our Fat is not just an unatractive thing, it stores vitamins, minerals, and hormones for those times when the body might encounter FAMINE. Now with MO people, we have lots and lots of storage built up...so when we rapidly start burning that fat...because you are...those chemicals are re-released into your system causing all sorts of HAVOC! THIS IS NORMAL. If you want to wait it out, figure about the time your weight stabalizes is when your mood will too....

In the meantime, there are several 'light' antidepressents that might help, talk with your PCP if you are interested.

As to the leg issues, I have never heard of that complication, but around here I take nothing for granted. I am sure someone will pipe in with some answer.

Again, welcome...Your avitar is just Beautiful....What a lovely photo...

Best wishes!