Hi everyone- Newbie here. Just banded on 10/07. So it has been one whole week!

Been reading alot of threads about pain levels, effects of the gas, advancing the post-op diet....... and I am seeing many similarities, and it is reassuring.

However, I haven't seen much in the way of how others are doing emotionally.

I have a ton of printed info, much of it contradicting another source... on what to eat, how long to take to eat it, etc..... and believe me I am overwhelmed with that process.........

But, the mind and heart part of this journey so far has thrown me for a loop! I am on the verge of tears multiple times each day.. and I can't really put into words why!!!!!!!

But it is freakin me out!!!

Anyone out there able to shed any light on this ?? Is it just me?? Am I crazy? (crazier than I thought?)

Tracy

Emotional lability is really common postoperatively-- no matter what the surgery. Anesthesia and meds wreak havoc on the body and mind.

Add in to that a restricted diet, grief for our old "friend," food, and you do have the recipe for teariness.

As you start feeling better physically, the mood swings will taper off. It also gets better as you're able to advance your diet.

I think I cried at the drop of a hat the first few weeks. I chalked it all up to the big life style change that I just made. I would go from excitement, to disgust (at myself for getting to how fat I was), to being afraid that I would fail, to sadness. That was all in the space of 10 minutes.

Although overall happy with my decision, I am having a bit of an emotional "funk".

Today, I realized that my "funk" is probably because I currently cannot do the 3 things I get the most enjoyment from in life: 1) spend time with my husband (he is also a grad student and super busy), 2) eat (still on liquids), and 3) shop (looking for a job, money is tight).

So yes, I'm feeling deprived, and the weather around here doesn't help, either!

So, now that I've identified that, I think it will get better.

Hi! I think it's normal to be having big feelings at this stage (or any stage!) of the game. You just committed to a huge change and are just getting used to it. Don't worry -- figuring out what and how to eat isn't that hard, and you'll have the hang of it before you know it.

To find out about the emotional stuff, I'd recommend checking out other bandsters' blogs. There is a link to mine below, and I have links to a bunch of my favorite ones posted on the right margin. That was a huge help for me, and it might be for you, too!

Also, I wanted to say to take your measurements and a bunch of before photos if you haven't already -- you will definitely want them later!

Best wishes,

Catherine