From past dieting experiences, I know I get pretty affected mentally when I don't eat much - irritable, unable to concentrate, etc. For those of you who have the same problem, did you experience that in your first few weeks/months of recovery from WLS? I'm wondering if I'm going to be 100% mentally by the time I go back to school 3 weeks after my VSG.

That's what I said. But you asked a question and I answered. It sounds like you didn't like the answer. Sorry, but it's truth.

No, you didn't answer my actual question (do people feel irritable etc), you just decided to pass some hight-and-mighty random judgment without knowing anything about my program, myself as a student, and how these types of issues are addressed at my school. Which is why I reminded you to mind your own business.

I was sleeved July 8th!!!! So we are going through the same thing together! I told my husband this week....major surgery+ 13 days no real food + time of the month = me being alot more grouchy and you better be a whole lot nicer. I think he got the point! I'm hoping when I get to eat more meat protein I will feel better because these drinks just aren't cutting it.

No, you didn't answer my actual question (do people feel irritable etc), you just decided to pass some hight-and-mighty random judgment without knowing anything about my program, myself as a student, and how these types of issues are addressed at my school. Which is why I reminded you to mind your own business.

You asked if you should notify your college so the professors would know if you had problem. That is the question you asked and I answered. I didn't assume anything, just gave you a truthful answer based on 15 years of university teaching. I'm sorry you took it personally in a negative way. If you are really worried about what your profs think of you it's a good idea to remember that professors have a point of view that is quite different from yours.

I felt 'normal' again at the 2 week marker.... before that yes, slightly irritable very weak and tired easily....

Good luck with yours.

Maybe I'm weird but I feel great, and it's the day after I was discharged. The first day was the only really uncomfortable day, in the hospital after the surgery Wednesday. I was irritable for the pre-op diet's first few days, but post op is going fine so far (knock on wood). I actually feel more optimistic and energized post op than I did pre-op. We probably go those these phases at different times--I'm sure it depends on the person, and if there are other stresses are going on around them.