I am glad I read your words of hope for I already feel like an emotional roller coaster and my surgery was last Friday- not a week ago. I fluctuate between depression, mourning and restlessness. I don't know how much weight loss is expected over the first few weeks or months. Is there an average barometer so you know you are in the ball park of normal? But regardless I feel relieved and glad I was brave enough to do something about my weight. Knowing now about those hormones helps me understand what is going on.