Had my sleeve 2/14, have had some issues and lot of pain and trials but have been in a pretty positive mood all things considered.

Everyday I feel better and I know eventually it'll be back to normal. I am a little bummed that I've only lost 4 pounds after being on Clear liquids for 7 days, I mean what the heck??? I'm not cheating and I'm walking and I'm drinking as much as possible which is almost my 64oz a day and I'm still weighing the same as the day I came home which I'm told is the bloating and swelling but you'd think by now that would be gone and I'd also loose weight on top of that swelling weight? The others in my class that had surgery same day as me have lost twice my weight? ;(

But even with that im trying not to worry there as this is a long term thing i'll see over time and thats ok but My issue now is I'm super moody! I woke up yesterday feeling angry and was like that all day. Didn't want to hang out with the kids or husband much cause they were simply getting on my nerves.

To top that off everything smells off to me, the dog, others breath, the flowers, Water, sheets, curtains, u name it I have a problem with it and am throwing things out and washing everything.

I don't like being moody, it's rarely ever me and my husband has been nothing but helpful, as he even took off the week to be with me and even slept in hospital with me... But I was so happy her went back to work today and that the kids went fishing with their friends!

Ughhhhh what's wrong with me?

You're not the only one. I too am extremely emotional. I have dropped dishes (plastic ones so nothing even broke) and burst into tears. I basically cry at the drop of a hat. And crabby too at times. My understanding is that it is from all the drastic changes going on and the large release of estrogen that has been stored in abdominal fat. But that doesn't make it any easier to take.....

Nic, thank you! Really appreciate u sharing. It does help. I hope it passes for us both sooner than later:-)

oh, is that it ? estrogen ? grrrr I have been horrible for a couple of days now (sleeved 2/13) and my period started while I was in the hospital and it is still going! Now, that isn't too odd except I am 55 and THOUGHT I was post menopausal ! grrrrr My husband thinks I'm possessed by something foul and will be calling an exorcist soon

I was sleeved on Jan 24th, and I've been very moody, too. How could we NOT be? We are going through a tremendous change, and unlike other major life events, such as a death in the family, we are going through it completely alone. My husband and family have been wonderfully supportive, as they sit there eating their huge meals. Not that I don't want them to eat, and not that they don't feel sorry that I have to be going through this, but there isn't another person in my life who knows what it feels like to watch a big sandwich commercial and know that you'll never eat a big sandwich again. I feel like I'm just sick and can't wait to get better so I can be normal again, but--oh yeah!--this is the new normal!!! I wouldn't say I'm depressed. It's just that it hits me really hard sometimes. All I can say is, "Thank God for this board." Without being able to share my experiences with those who know what it's like I don't think I'd be doing nearly so well right now.

As for the smells, yes, I've been very sensitive to them, too. As my stomach has started to settle down and feel less sick, I'm noticing smells less. Hang in there!

I feel the same way! Extremely hormonal! I've had to tell my husband not to be offended if I burst out yelling at him... It's like I know I'm being irrational but can't help it! He just chuckles when I apologize after.

I thought I was the only one who was affected by smell! Up until 2 weeks after my surgery smells bothered me. My husbands co-workers knew he was taking care of me (he took a week off of work) and thought it would be nice to send him a pizza b/c I wasn't cooking, and at the smell of it I ran to the bathroom and got so sick!

Thank god my period hasn't been thrown off, in fact it's probably more regular than ever.

Crazy things weight loss and this surgery does to our bodies! I wonder if men have crazy things happen to them.....

I feel the same way. I was sleeves on 2/8. Had my first plateau on week one. Stay focus cause my plateau just ended as of two days ago. The weight will

Come down :-) in regards to hormones oh my god yes they are nuts. I am picking fights with my boyfriend like there is no other day. And have gotten snippy with my poor mother who flew cross country to help me. I feel horrible. Hopefully the wild hormones come to an end as well. Stay positive!!!

Spatters3,

I'm speechless...and had to laugh. Have you inquired if this will be a one time occurence for you?

Hang in there, the weight will come off. I'm sorry about the mood changes, I haven't experienced any from myself....yet. But with making a life changing decision to ur mind and body its bound to happen I'm sure. Try n stay positive...keep moving forward its gonna all be worth it in the end :-)

Same here, cry for nothing, biting my kids heads off... feeling bored and restless on top of that! I'm wishing I would have made arrangements to go back to work next week...luckily I only have til the 3rd now to wait!!!! who woulda thought I'd be ready to go to work!???

I'd love to hear back from you with an update. I'm new to this board and you are the first person I've found with only 70 pounds to lose. I'm scheduled for March 28th, I weigh 168 but I'm only 5', 0" and have a bmi of 33. I have three young kids and a traveling husband. Sounds like I might need to go out and get a job pretty quick! I'd love to know how you are doing. Did you hit goal, how long? Honestly, my biggest fear is becoming weak from rapid muscle loss with only 60 pounds to lose. Besides being overweight, I'm really healthy and active but I had back problems after my 3rd baby so will never be able to use cardio for fat burning anymore. Thank you!

This topic came at a good time. Ive been crying and really annoyed with my husband. Im so sick of this full liquid diet and over these protein shakes... I get extremely agitated reading that some ppl didnt have to do a preop diet... I mean J dont regret doing mine because I lost 18 pds but

I feel id be better at this diet post op because I wldnt be so sick of the same foods.. Extremely moody and sorry to vent

Please don't be sort to vent... That's why I posted:-) vent away... It all helps us all!

prayer works ! I have been asking all my friends and family to pray for my horrible attitude and yesterday afternoon, the spirit of rage made its exit and I feel 1000% better !

A few months from now I am going to have to go to a gynecologist if this menopause thing hasn't settled down. Atleast to make sure there's nothing wrong with me. They always want to "fix" things and I usually prefer letting nature take its course.

Oh my gosh! I was just telling a friend of mine this last night! I feel like I'm always blaming something on my sleeve (always cold, cant eat and drink at the same time, now I'm moody! lol)! I've noticed that some of the same things that never bothered me before, make me crazy now! I'm hoping it's the hormones and I'm hoping that things settle down soon! You are not alone my friend! :-)