Emotions!

[DesertGirl 14]

I've been all over this forum and can't find anything about how you feel emotionally after surgery. I felt great at the hospital. Now that I'm home, I feel like my hormones are out of whack! I cried when I asked my mother for some Mirilax. I cried when I asked the pharmacist to fill my prescription. It's crazy! Does anyone else have or has had these baby blues?

It will all be worth it. Don't give up!

[Creekimp13 5,838]

Lots of folks report weird mood swings after surgery.

My doctor said at least once a month someone is in tears with buyers remorse right after surgery...while still in the hospital! He said it's normal to have some emotional ups and downs...and that by a couple months out the vast majority of people have no regrets and feel much more like themselves.

But yep...I know what you're talking about. And it very well could be affected by hormone swings.

[AngelaZ 10]

Funny you should say that. I felt a little blue today when I was watching a Popeye’s commercial. I have no idea why I felt blue, since I have never had Popeye’s and don’t even like fried chicken.

I have also had a few moments of regret (did I make the right decision) and also feeling overwhelmed with all the new things I have to learn. But they are just moments here and there, and I tell myself it will be worth it. And I believe it will.

Sounds like you needed to cry a little and I totally understand. It was probably a relief/release to do so!

[DesertGirl 14]

I wouldn't say relief. It is painful to cry. But I talked to my sister-in-law last night. She said she had the hormonal crying, too. Hers went away in a week or so. I have no buyers regrets. I cry at everything right now. Yes, I'm in a lot of pain since the only med I can take is children's Tylenol. But just crying out of the blue. I know now its normal. I'm just surprised that I've not seen it on the forums before.

[Frustr8 7,886]

As your fat melts into ketosis hormones and other chemicals get released. One OP said it was like puberty, pregnancy and menopause All in one. But no one suddenly notices you're cute and asks you out, there is no cuddly baby, no body asks your opinion because they think you're wise. The only real(?) benefit you gain is that you get so thon your clothes fall off and you fit in a brand-new wardrobe.😝👕👖👚👗👙😎

[DesertGirl 14]

So I just wanted to say that my emotions have died down quite a bit. Thank you to everyone who helped me realize I wasn't going insane.

[Frustr8 7,886]

Re-read my above post Desert Girl. As my 5 year old. second cousin says --'It's the Troof!"😝

[GalNOLA 6]

I'm glad I read this--I stumbled upon the group because I was feeling the blues yesterday (my surgery was Tuesday). Just reading others stories made me feel better since its nice not to be alone on this journey. Feel free to reach out to me directly in a down turn since I could be in the same spot!

[DesertGirl 14]

16 hours ago, Frustr8 said:

Re-read my above post Desert Girl. As my 5 year old. second cousin says --'It's the Troof!"😝

Lol, yes. I get that it will probably be a roller coaster. I'm feeling upset again today. But I know it will pass.

[DesertGirl 14]

@GalNOLA This forum has helped me a lot! My nutritionist told me about it. I'm so glad I joined. I found it amazing at the lack of information my doctor gave me. I've only lost 5 pounds since surgery on Monday, April 30. I kinda expected more. Have you weighed in yet?

[GalNOLA 6]

I go in Tuesday for my post op appt and weigh in. I have heard if you weigh yourself too early you will still have Fluid left from when you were in the hospital. I have already gotten so much from this group. Keep in touch about your progress!