Hi everyone, I'm Patty from Santiago, Chile. So far I haven't found support groups in my country, so that's why I write here. Today is my third week since my VGS and lately I've felt really anxious and I want to cry all the time. Is it the hormones? Is it normal? Sometimes I feel that no one understands what I've been through (not even myself) so I'd rather keep my thoughts and feelings to myself. But now I'm about to explote. Thanks for reading[emoji18]

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a lot of people experience that and a lot of people do think it's due to hormones (I haven't read any medical literature on this, but it does make sense, since estrogen, for one, is stored in fat cells)

Hi everyone, I'm Patty from Santiago, Chile. So far I haven't found support groups in my country, so that's why I write here. Today is my third week since my VGS and lately I've felt really anxious and I want to cry all the time. Is it the hormones? Is it normal? Sometimes I feel that no one understands what I've been through (not even myself) so I'd rather keep my thoughts and feelings to myself. But now I'm about to explote. Thanks for reading[emoji18]
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Yes hormones. And the experience. It's natural [emoji4]

Lots of nasty stuff is stored in fat. As it's melting away it's released into your body. Also, the surgery itself sends your hormones out of wack. The beauty of it is that your body is recreating a new set point. A new, healthier metabolism. For the next year you have a fantastic opportunity to get that set point stabilized at a healthy weight. Think of this time as a great time to optimize your weight loss and increasing your chances of lifetime success.

I sat my husband and son down for a chat about my potential moodiness, regrets, etc. it was important that they know so anything I may have said could be put in context. My son was always asking me if I was feeling regret or if there was anything he could do to make me feel better. I loved him for that.

You have come to a great place for support. I came here because I have no support group in my area. You will get encouragement advice (good, bad, nice, not nice) but most especially you will get honest and forthright answers to any question. And I mean any question. There are no boundaries to propriety here:-)

Good luck and hope to see you on here more.

Take care