WLS has made me a judgemental jerk!

[librarianlk 26]

I too have bipolar disorder. I finally got on the right meds just a few years ago. My manic episode symptoms usually involved great episodes of rage toward others. During rage episodes I was extremely intolerant of others. I urge the OP to see about medication management with her psych and make sure she's on the right dosages for her new weight. I personally am worried that with weight loss I'll have to have my meds adjusted again, and that I might become unstable before new meds/dosages can work. It's always something people on psych meds have to be diligent about. Best of luck!

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

It is scary to change meds especially if you're feeling stable on what you're on. But hey, if you're strong enough to make it through this surgery, you're strong enough to work with your doctors to adjust your meds.

[Pepper123 320]

Oh dear have seen this before...my mate had gastric bypass done a few years ago...all of a sudden she's all about herself...nothing is wrong with that but its the aggressive way she talks...When we go out she will sit there and be critical of what the other mates eat...or wait until she's home to ring me stating "did she really have all that food"...and took extras, or she will say things like hmmmmm is so and so still fat....i am now a size two why don't this person join the gym...i just chalked it up to she's got her confidence back!!!!...but the good thing is u see the issue and u are seeking help...good luck!!!!!..with ya skinny self....lol

Edited August 25, 2014 by Pepper123

[1Day1Life4Now 882]

Judging is a two way street. If the OP doesn't want to be judged maybe she needs to quit judging others. I'm Bipolar as well but I make an effort to be positive to others because that is what I need from others when I post here. Mental illness explains a lot of behavior for things we do and situations we put ourselves in but it's not a Free Pass to get away with hurting others and being mean and disrespectful. You don't have to agree with anyone's religious views but they should be free to post their views with out being insulted. All extremely over weight people have "issues'. That's why we are here. If you come on this forum and ask for help, don't be mean to people because you don't like their suggestions, they are only trying to help. If you already know what works, don't ask... go on to your therapist and work it out there. I love this forum and most of the people on here . I've received a lot of good advice and what wasn't so good ...well, I thanked them for it and immediately forgot what they said. We are all adults here and should be able to treat one another with respect.