I am 3 days into my step down diet ...doing surprisingly okay for the most part.... but suddenly I and my family notice that lone tears just run down my face. I'm not thinking of anything in particular that would make me sad what's happening?

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Well I am going to suggest something totally out of left field only because it happening to me right now and you don't seem to be in a bad place emotionally. Spring allergies! Tree pollen count is very high and I am tearing up all the time! Check online weather channel or the app of you have it find what the pollen count is in your area.

So focused on diet changes...didn't think of that...thanks....I'll check on pollen counts.

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I'm not enjoying the allergens right now either. The battle is wearing out my immune system (it is a major stresser causing increased inflammation). You are new on this journey and the thoughts of possible major change may be overwhelming. I really suggest working through this book before surgery. I found it to be very helpful.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Emotional-First-Aid-Kit/dp/0976852659

I'm not enjoying the allergens right now either. The battle is wearing out my immune system (it is a major stresser causing increased inflammation). You are new on this journey and the thoughts of possible major change may be overwhelming. I really suggest working through this book before surgery. I found it to be very helpful.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Emotional-First-Aid-Kit/dp/0976852659

Thanks...I will...need all the help I can get

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You're embarking on major life changes - it's understandable that your moods might be all over the place for a while. And you can no longer use overeating as a coping mechanism, so that can leave you feeling vulnerable.