Is it normal to feel depressed after a vertical sleeve gastrectomy?

March 28, 2015
Asked By:Kenoshamail1987 in Kenosha, WI

Im feeling regretful i feel like a piece of me is missing im mad at myself i feel like i put myself through unnecessary pain i was doing good i lost over 50 pounds 6months before my gsv im on day 6 of recovery and im not doing so good the pain , the sips, the gas pains why did i do this to myself i hate looking myself in the mirror i feel like a sale out

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November 10, 2019

Answer: Very normal

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November 8, 2017

Answer: Most patients are very happy with that initial weight loss

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Answer: Most patients are very happy with that initial weight loss

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