Irritability

[Thecloude1 342]

For the past couple weeks I have had what I'd call a "short fuse"....Has anyone else experienced this?? Could it be the onset of menopause? I don't even like myself when I'm this way ???? I am almost 8 months post op and will be 49 yrs old in a little over a month. Another thing I have considered the culprit....I was able to stop taking my blood pressure medication about 10 days ago....withdrawals? Anyway...it's no fun ????

[Barryindiana 9]

Cha-cha-cha changes... one way or other, sorry, but you are tough and smart so u will adapt or modify with pro-help.

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[Thecloude1 342]

Hopefully I adapt before I tear someone's head off...lol

[jmarie67 45]

I'm more irritable during preop, trying not to be, felt headachy and weak a few days which made me worse. Just trying to be conscious of the testiness and not take it out on my family

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[Nerdgrl 61]

@@Thecloude1 are you still losing weight? Could the irritability be associated with a hormone surge before / during a period of weight or fat loss? I'm only 9 days post-op but have been a raging crazy and slightly emotionally unstable person - hopefully related to hormone fluctuations. Being peri-menopausal and going off meds could also be contributing. Congrats on no longer needing your BP meds, though!! What a huge, positive step for your health! Best of luck!

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[Thecloude1 342]

Nerdgrl.....yes still losing weight but at a slower pace which is expected....I'm guessing it's hormonal too....I just hate feeling like a grouchy old [emoji199] ..before surgery I could just bury my emotions in chocolate and cookies!! Lol