I know this has come up on the forum previously but I feel the need to post this...maybe for my mental health? I'm sort of kidding...

I admit to not being the most patient person ever. I have been known to be a little anal retentive and somewhat irritated if something isn't being done exactly as I would have (perfectly) done it.

Since my surgery, however, I seem to be very easily irritated. And anger? Oh boy, I've never angered so quickly in my life - and to the point of irrational rage. I was at a public event yesterday and someone slammed in to me, dumping hot nacho cheese and chili on my clothes and my husband's hands. She looked at her clothes to ensure nothing go on her then went on her way. No apology, no nothing. As I stomped off to the restroom facilities, I could feel my pulse pounding. I was grinding my teeth. My face was red. I felt like a bull; I've no doubt I looked like one. No kidding, I felt if I had run into her I'd have pummeled her to the floor. (In fact I did pass her an hour later and stared her down...waiting, hoping...)

I'm an alpha female, for sure, but I've never been overly aggressive like this. Any suggestions from folks out there who may be riding the same emotional and/or hormonal roller coaster?

As you body lose weight fast you will go through all kinds of change and one is hair loss. this is tough to deal with. I know it doesn't make you feel good about your self But it will grow back ...You won't go bald and there is not much you can do but up your protein to 65-70g a day also try nail vitamin and also( boition) It will help your hair grown faster. try taking zinc,vitamin E and up your Iron..But there is no scientifically proven if this work but it's worth a try...As for depression this is grieving over loss of food ( sugar,fast foods and just making us feel good ) and stress.. you have loss 85% of your stomach ...this takes time you might need to talk to your Dr and or dietitan thing are going to be difficult and overwhelming I work in my yard take walks it help dealing with stress without turning to food..Also this is a Big hormones change to your body be good to yourself..

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I am in a very similar position. I know some people in this group or at the meetings have mentioned the ups and downs of hormones during this process, but I would like to add that I am completely irritated and angered by the littlest, trivial things. Most of the time I know I am getting angered over something stupid and I feel my temperature rising, and I can quickly stop myself. Today, however, my tone of voice towards my husband was not the best. I quickly apologized but I still feel guilty. I hope my mind and body catch up to one another soon. I don't like being irrationally nasty. I never had any issues with depression, so I am not so sure that is what it is for me. I also had to see a psychiatrist (protocol) before I could get approved for surgery and he didn't find any underlying issues in the 10 times I went.

Kulita - Yes, that's what I'm getting at. My irrational anger (and yes, rage) is over the stupidest things. My temper is hair trigger. I see it happening. I feel it happening. I can't seem to stop it.

I'm working on it though...