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Yes, definitely. The first couple of weeks I was extremely emotional. I think - in retrospect - it was really a grieving process for me. I was grieving the loss of food (my coping mechanism, my stress relief, my celebration go-to, my emotional release), etc.... plus your body is kind of freaking out because of what it has been through. It will get better, I promise!

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you go ahead and cry girl! anesthesia can effect your body and you have just been through a ton of stress and body invasion. Crying helps your body release toxins (kind of like sweating) but also helps relieve emotional stress. I cried a few times as well, my mom just kept telling me, "get it out, don't feel bad, just get it out." I think that's good advise here. Listen and let your body do what it needs to so it can heal.

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My surgeon warned me of emotional turmoil. He said my hormones would be off the hook. A week out today and so far I've been fine. Hang in there!

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So glad I found this thread. I have been crying and am an emotional rollercoaster. I am 6 days post op. I love the support that this site provides. I can not say thank you enough for the real experience everyone provides that makes me feel I am not alone.

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Cry? Not at all. I did my crying way beforehand. You probably have a temporary hormone thingy as hormones are released from your fat cells. Mention it to your doctor. Everyone is different.

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