Hello everyone I was sleeved on 10/31/16 just about 2 weeks post-op. I have noticed some extreme changes to my emotions. Just about anything makes me cry, then I'm happy again lol. Does anyone know the reason for this or has anyone experienced this as well? Down 30 pounds. Does it have to do with dying fat cells? LOL

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No not dying fat cells, but if you are more than 100 pounds and have lost 30 pounds you could be starting normal ovulation cycles.

Fat stores hormones. As you lose fat, all those hormones get dumped back into your bloodstream. That's one of the reasons they advise women to have rock solid birth control methods - fertility is increased for most of the time you're losing weight.

But it also means you are going to be feeling really, really (REALLY) moody often. Warn friends and family members if they know about your surgery that you aren't raging or weepy for no reason and be prepared to take a time out if you start feeling really crazy bad. Be aware when you start feeling angry or depressed that it is likely a chemical reaction to the hormone flood, and remind yourself be kind to both yourself and others - even if that means you have to excuse yourself from the room/situation to get your feelings under control (or go scream or cry and get it out of your system).

OK this worries me hearing about the mood swings. I'm bi polar and take specific medication to avoid mood swings, do you think it's possible my meds won't work due to malabsorption from bypass surgery?

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