Emotions after VSG

[annam1130 40]

Had anyone else experienced strange overwhelming emotions following their surgery? I had surgery Monday Nov 30. Tonight I was trying to eat dinner and suddenly started crying. I am not taking anything for pain aside from the occasional Tylenol. I couldn't tolerate the ultra-concentrated oxycodone. The only time I have pain is when I cough or move. My family is insanely supportive but I'm not sure they would understand this random emotion. TIA

[Yaberhoo 358]

It is perfectly normal. Your fat cells store hormones as well. When you burn the fat, the hormones flood your system and make you as emotional as a 13 year old. Ah the joys of weight loss! At least you have proof you are burning fat!

[karen091866 120]

OMG! My soul sister! I have found you! I just posted a new thread, "What is WRONG with me?"

I've been crying like I did when I was pregnant....(28 and 25 years ago)

So glad to read that I'm not a total anomaly...

Heaven's to Betsy, I hope it levels off soon, though...returning to work will be super-difficult if this continues....LOLOL...(not funny, though....)

[annam1130 40]

Oh thank goodness! I'm so tearful tonight! Dinnertime was just the beginning. Then my niece and nephew got home and immediately wanted to come down to my room to see me and I started crying and now that I showered and am snuggling my niece watching Home I became tearful again.

[karen091866 120]

[[[[[[[ hugs ]]]]]]]]

Enjoy your movie and visiting with family.

I've cried a few times this past hour...just happy knowing that I'm not the only one crying. Lolol

[Carolina419 0]

I had my surgery November 30 also and I'm feeling so emotional. I'm at the phase of " what the hell did I do" it's not easy slowly feeling better.

[tracy amanda 8]

Please see my post on 26th Nov re emotion some lovely people on here answered the same question I ask your asking helpful info . It does get better xxx

[Rdsegobia 121]

Oh my I remember those days and trust me it get much better, yes you will go back to feeling the old way. Hang in there it won't last long.

I had my surgery in August and at the same time my older son went away to college, I was so emotional I cried in front of his friends when we left him at his dorm, cried all the way home and at night I remember I was just crying. It was bad, everyone have a good laugh about it now when we talk about it????????

[CathyEC 0]

I also had my surgery on Nov 30 and my biggest concern so far is how 'sad' I'm feeling. I'm doubting my decision and don't even know why. About how long does this last? Other people's stories of how they've overcome this are helpful.

[healthlover 0]

I had my surgery on Nov 23 and had a "breakdown' the evening of Nov 26. Couldn't explain it - just unending tears and sadness. So I'm with you! For me, I think I'm grieving the comfort of food. No longer can I come home and use food to sooth my soul - it's a very odd grieving process, but think it's a big part of my sadness. However, each day is better than the one before and now, almost 2 weeks post-op, I'm feeling better. My energy is slowing increasing and I'm getting more used to the pureed diet. It will get better - it has to, right??!! All the best to you-

[MrsKarenC2008 622]

Grieving the loss of the comfort of food ... is the best way I've heard to describe it ... it's very true ... and it's a very real emotion ...

Not only are we changing our eating habits ... the way we have viewed food our whole lives has to change .... and it feels like it's practically at the snap of a finger ...

It's such a mind "thing" ... and it's just something we have to fight within ourselves ... forever.

BUT ... at least our new forever is a better one ...

better than it would have been if we stayed overweight and inactive and missing out on all life has to offer us.

Best of luck !!

It DOES get better .... We promise!!!

[karen091866 120]

Fortunately, I'm in NO way doubting my decision. I haven't had any hunger..." head hunger" or emotional yearnings....and I'm grateful for that. I know my body well enough to know that my particular roller coaster must be hormonally driven. Regarding the tearfullness being linked to Oxycodone, I've only required a few doses...so mine aren't " narcotic tears"

Glad that I have my post- op appointment on Monday! I'm thinking B-12 may be what is needed. ....at least for me

[Ray92 91]

Yep, I went through that. It is starting to fade now. I was majorly grieving fast food and Snacks to the point where I cried at some point when my brother had shake shack. Looking back, I feel so silly but it is what it is.

I was also unhappy about the pain. I hit a road bump 3 weeks in that made my life a living hell on a daily basis until my doctor solved it for me.

Eventually I got better and moved on to solids and now I am much happier and more energetic. Don't regret the surgery at all even though I felt random moments of buyers remorse for a good 3 weeks.

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Edited December 5, 2015 by Ray92