Mood Swings?

[tmorgan813 13]

I had my surgery eight day s ago and a couple of days ago I noticed myself going from one extreem to the next emotionaly. I have no history of this before the surgery. I was wondering if anyone else expierenced changes in emotions after surgery and if it's something that "works itself out" or something I need to worry about. I do not feel depressed. I am not craving food. I have no regrets about doing this..... I am sick of liquids and pureed food but not to the point of depression. I feel so sorry for my husband. I think if I don't get myself emotionaly stable, he may leave me LOL. The poor man seems to get the majority of my "moods". Is this normal? How did other peopel work through it? I exercise 3 times a day with walks and it helps while I am outside, but it doesn't last long. PLEASE HELP. I love my husband, and I hate knowing I'm keeping him on egg shells. Thanks.

[thinoneday 445]

this is probably easier said then done, but tell yourself that this is only temporary. . this post op diet is not for your entire life, only til your tummy heals! So when you feel your mood going, control yourself by letting yourself know that none of this is anyones fault, they didn't do anything. . .it takes alot of self talk and ALOT of control. . . you'll be ok, this too shall pass. . .i'm sure we've all been through it. . .

[kenni 39]

I know exactly how u feel because I am go through the same thing too. In my case its my hormones one moment ill be happy then sad or mad then crying and don't tell me a sad story because I will be crying holding a box of tissue. After my surgery 3 months ago my hormones went wacko so ur not the only one but I do advice ur doctor to tired to check ur hormones hope this helps

[tmorgan813 13]

So happy I am not the only one. I was thinking that this is the first time in my life where I haven't had any processed types food and I am sure that my body is in shock. I know it's not going to last forever, and I do tell myself "this too shall pass" but sometimes I catch myself after I've already "attacked" my husband. LOL I feel so sorry for him. Thanks, it's nice to know it's normal. I will talk with my doctor at my follow up next week. Maybe it is my hormones.

[clk 3,519]

It's food and hormones and the stress of the surgery. You'll be more yourself soon. Hang in there.

I had some hormone issues after surgery and was kind of a crazy person off and on as I adjusted. It's not unusual, so be prepared. Warn your husband and thank him for putting up with your crazy.

~Cheri

[RickM 1,753]

That's right - it's those hormones! There's a lot of hormones stored up in the fat that we are losing, so in addition to the normal hormonal effects, we have those extra hormones coming out for the stored fat that we're losing. It can even happen to us guys, so you are not alone.

[Bubbaloo10 55]

I'm six days out and this morning I barked at my wife for the first time since surgery. It surprised her because she thought I was doing great, and I was, up till this morning. I don't feel in a particular bad mood, but for some reason, she said something that just hit me sideways....don't even remember what it was, so it was probably my crazy talking. Don't fret about it...we all knew it was gonna happen eventurally and it will get better.