Hi all,

I am so glad that I have this board! Since my surgery 9-15-09, I have been so emotional, its sad. One minute im happy as can be, next minute im frustrated, irritable, etc. But it has nothing to do with the fact that I cant eat, yes, food still looks and smells good but im not bothered by it like that. My fiance has been so supportive during all this and I have been getting really agitated with him over the smallest things (and im normally a very easy going, happy person). Thank GOD that he is very easy going himself, he hasnt complained much.

I was on the phone with my father today and I was almost in tears, why I dont know, the conversation was not even sad! LOL I need to get a gripe and get one soon, im getting on my own damn nerves.

Has anyone experienced this?

Hi Shanda-

Congratulations on your surgery.

I think people generally tend to be more grouchy when they aren't feeling well (such as after surgery.) Then there is the whole female hormone :crying:thing which men will never understand.

You remember how your clotting times got whacked out before surgery while you were pre-dieting? Then you had shots to correct it. Now you've had anesthesia, surgery, other medications for pain, etc. In addition, you are not consuming the same number of calories as you did before. Your carbohydrate, fat, and Protein intake has all been altered. All of that has got to have an effect on your female hormones. Give your body some time to adjust to the shock its been through. All of this will pass.

My very best,

Hi Shanda-

Congratulations on your surgery.

I think people generally tend to be more grouchy when they aren't feeling well (such as after surgery.) Then there is the whole female hormone :crying:thing which men will never understand.

You remember how your clotting times got whacked out before surgery while you were pre-dieting? Then you had shots to correct it. Now you've had anesthesia, surgery, other medications for pain, etc. In addition, you are not consuming the same number of calories as you did before. Your carbohydrate, fat, and Protein intake has all been altered. All of that has got to have an effect on your female hormones. Give your body some time to adjust to the shock its been through. All of this will pass.

My very best,

Thanks. Im sure you are correct. It is really weird how the whole shabang just makes you cranky, irritable and just plain mean sometimes. LOL

It is getting much better and I am making more of an effort to check myself as I realize that I have gone through alot. So for now....I will try to tone down the drama queen. :svengo:

Hi Shanda-

Be sure to give yourself some time. I'm almost one month out, and I still don't feel anywhere back to 'normal."

The first two weeks I felt out of sorts because of the drastic dietary changes, but I seem to have adjusted to the new diet and feel just fine.

I'm still feeling fatigued (but it gets better day by day.)

I am much more lactose intolerant than before. I was doing better for about 5 days. Then I forgot and drank some Premier Protein. I had two days of running back and forth to the bathroom.

My two lowest incisions are still sensitive so I don't want anything tight around my waist.

I'm sleeping more. I still feel a little nauseated if I drink a little too much Water at a time.

Its just going to take time. BUT, I'M REALLY HAPPY WITH MY WEIGHT LOSS!!! And that's why I had the surgery. I want my health back, and I'm taking it back!

Best wishes,

Hi Shanda-

Be sure to give yourself some time. I'm almost one month out, and I still don't feel anywhere back to 'normal."

The first two weeks I felt out of sorts because of the drastic dietary changes, but I seem to have adjusted to the new diet and feel just fine.

I'm still feeling fatigued (but it gets better day by day.)

I am much more lactose intolerant than before. I was doing better for about 5 days. Then I forgot and drank some Premier Protein. I had two days of running back and forth to the bathroom.

My two lowest incisions are still sensitive so I don't want anything tight around my waist.

I'm sleeping more. I still feel a little nauseated if I drink a little too much Water at a time.

Its just going to take time. BUT, I'M REALLY HAPPY WITH MY WEIGHT LOSS!!! And that's why I had the surgery. I want my health back, and I'm taking it back!

Best wishes,

Wow. your weight loss has been great in such short amt of time. I just cannot wait to see 30lbs down!:cool: I know I will get there, Im working out like crazy and making sure to get my protein and water, I am trying to work this sleeve the best way I know how!