Emotional Place

[MaeConnie68 1]

I am 5 months out from being sleeved and I am down 100 pounds. I am wondering is any out there having problems with their emotions. One minute I am happy & the next minute I am in despair. I am not sure what is going on. Any suggestions......

[SKCUNNINGHAM 298]

You are not alone. As you lose those fat cells that made up your 100 pound loss, the estrogen that was stored in the fat cells is released into your bloodstream. Hello mood swings! It was like being in the worst of puberty again for me. I cycled between happy, sad, and ANGRY! Thankfully, the side effects tapered off after a while.

The hormones effect different people differently. I am in my fifties and have had a hysterectomy - so it didn't cause changes in my monthly cycle. Younger women's cycles frequency changes - either comes more often, or stays longer, or a combo of the two.

Don't have any magic answers to make them go away. Just wanted you to know you aren't alone.

Good luck and congratulations on the 100 pound loss!

[meggspeggs 0]

Emotions are completely normal. It is just as the previous post said. You have been flooded with estrogen. 100 lbs! Wow! I'm 2 months out and only down 20. What are your secrets? I would like to speed up my loss.

[MaeConnie68 1]

Thank you, I have no secrets just it is coming off. I have slowed down alot. I am glad I am not the only one. I thought I was going nuts...

[meggspeggs 0]

No your not going nuts. I am the same way. It is awful feeling. I'm so sorry you are experiencing this. I just try to focus on the weight loss. Are you almost to goal? How many calories, Protein, carbs etc. do you eat daily? What kind of exercise are you doing?

[meggspeggs 0]

P.s. have you spoken to your Dr.? Maybe you would benefit from an antidepressant. I am on one and it has helped me.