I was wondering... I am 7 weeks post op. Doing great for the most part. The last 10 days or so I have been feeling odd in the evening. About 6pm or so I become a terror to be around - okay, not that bad, but like I am PMSing every evening. I am short, snappy, irratated at the littlest things. Anyone go through this? Will it pass? Not enough Protein? Alter time of eating? supplementing? Do I need more exercise? fluids? prozac before a divorce?

My husband is GREAT. He is so incredibly supportive, but I HATE that I am being so short with him... why can't it be at work and I be fine at home?

Just curious if anyone else thinks they are going crazy?

Thanks,

Kate

Atlanta - Dr. Lin

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Funny, I just read "Mood Swings?" by lizrbit on another part of the site - that's exactly what I'm going through!

I have not had surgery but I used to be really hateful, grouchy and snappy at work and once I got on Prozac, that went away. I actually like my co-workers now.....and they like me too. LOL

We've discussed this from time to time on this board ...and my patient advocate at the hospital warned me about a bout of depression post-op, too. Estrogen is stored in your fat cells and when you lose weight the estrogen is released (probably along with other hormones) <shrug> so the feeling of PMS is normal and will go away after a short time. Mine lasted about 2 weeks. Funny, now that I think about it, starting my exercise program seemed to help. It's widely accepted that exercise releases endorphins which eases depression.

So, you're not going crazy...this is normal...and will get better. If it doesn't you may want to consider talking to your doctor. When I got on Lexapro 4 months ago I became a new woman and MUCH easier to live with.

Katie - I was banded by Dr. Lin in Atlanta on Tuesday the 15th. I haven't had the emotional stuff yet, but it could be related to missing food. Is the time you're moody around the time you and your husband would be enjoying or planning food together? Just a thought...

I'd love to talk further about your experience with Dr. Lin, when you had the surgery and how your progress is going. If you're interested, let me know.

MaryumC

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