Crying? Really?

[Sleevorama 56]

Between my pre-op diet and the 4 days since my surgery I have lost 30lbs. To me that's huge! I put on some regular clothes for the first time since surgery to go out with the family.....I then proceeded to cry with elation over the fact my favorite tshirt fit different....enough that the wife was even in awe how much better it hung on me. I was very very happy, but was the crying due to the hormone imbalance, or do others feel so full of joy after a moment like that they have had similar experiences?

[Dooter 1,457]

Oh sure! I've heard many people have wild emotional roller coaster-like rides after surgery. Mine all happened beFORe surgery. It's exciting, and nerve-wracking, and happiness over loose clothes, and sadness over losing favorite foods.....ya, a little weeping over a loose shirt is warranted! And normal.

[Beth323 13]

We are on an emotional roller coaster especially around surgery both before and after. I know subconsciously for me even thought I knew I was making the right decision there was still this little part of me what if this doesn't work? I wonder if you just had an emotional stress relief that yes it is working? Enjoy the ride, can't wait till we see some progress pictures.

[Stacey Nicole 40]

I am 5 days post op and while watching army wives a song played and I started crying like a baby last night. It wasn't sad! I am a mess lol

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

This is an emotional roller coaster! Those were tears of joy! Yes, you are looking hotter every day and it's time to start strutting your stuff each day in celebration of a healthier you! CONGRATS! Keep Rockin that Sleeve!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

Between my pre-op diet and the 4 days since my surgery I have lost 30lbs. To me that's huge! I put on some regular clothes for the first time since surgery to go out with the family.....I then proceeded to cry with elation over the fact my favorite tshirt fit different....enough that the wife was even in awe how much better it hung on me. I was very very happy, but was the crying due to the hormone imbalance, or do others feel so full of joy after a moment like that they have had similar experiences?

hi sleevorama et al - i think we should all have a box of kleenex handy for this roller coaster ride of weight going down. i also get so excited as i can tell in different ways that i am dropping weight.

30 lbs loss for you (or anyone) is absolutely terrific weight loss. Enjoy these loss victories. Any weight loss is wonderful - and a great NSV is putting on a shirt, and realizing it is a little big on you. keep up the great work - kathy

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

little crash here

DOOTER

great new picture - kathy

[Shells 40]

This is totally normal. Your body has truly been through a lot and is trying to heal while old stored fat is releasing stored hormones as well. I cried 9 days after surgery because I felt alone and stressing with school and feeling tired and hating car rides because I was so tender. Immediately I felt better and realized this is going to be one hell of a journey. Great job on the weight loss!! Wishing you the best GL

[Liberated Sleeve 148]

Yep perfectly normal!! Awesome discarding of some weight!!

That is how I am going to refer to it from now on....LOL...I am discarding weight!!

[JimmyGotSLEEVED 270]

That crying is your mental state catching up to your physical appearance. Cries of joy are the sweetest tears of success