Very emotional after the sleeve procedure

[kins117 104]

My surgery was 4/12 and I definitely feel this way. I have my good days and bad days but it has definitely affected me.

[melissa16 4]

I'm glad we aren't alone! Sometimes the hardest part is making meals for everyone else and being mindful not to take a bite or anything.

[CocoNina 210]

I was emotional the first month post-op. A lot of emotions from "regret" (because of the pain) & missing food (4-weeks post op liquids only). It's passed fully after the 2nd month and I feel better than ever now.


Height: 5'0"
Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs.
Surgery date: 2/13/17
Goal: -71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs).
Current weight: 165.6 lbs
My profile picture is not me. It's my "FITspiration" body.

[Dashofpixiedust8 1,469]

@carlychloe2 @Deactivatedfatgal @Joann454 My surgeon's office told me the anesthesia can also have an affect on your moods after surgery. Which would explain why after surgeries you feel off.

[Deactivatedfatgal 377]

6 hours ago, CocoNina said:

I was emotional the first month post-op. A lot of emotions from "regret" (because of the pain) & missing food (4-weeks post op liquids only). It's passed fully after the 2nd month and I feel better than ever now.


Height: 5'0"
Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs.
Surgery date: 2/13/17
Goal: -71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs).
Current weight: 165.6 lbs
My profile picture is not me. It's my "FITspiration" body.

I started feeling like that at about 4-6 weeks post op and it's bad at times BUT I also felt like this after c-section & breast reduction. It's actually not uncommon for people to have ptsd after a procedure.

Edited May 8, 2017 by Deactivatedfatgal

[Dashofpixiedust8 1,469]

Also, I have depression and bipolar already and after surgery I had an increase in depression and bipolar manic swings. The hormones that are released in weight loss messed with the effectiveness of my meds. I have now stabilized. I went back to normal about 9-10 months out but it was definitely a struggle for a bit.

[KJencius 21]

I am only 14 days out and I cry at the drop of a hat. What your feeling is normal. Personally, I don't care for it because I am not normally so emotional, but I have come to appreciate the release it gives me.

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[Deactivatedfatgal 377]

10 minutes ago, Dashofpixiedust8 said:

Also, I have depression and bipolar already and after surgery I had an increase in depression and bipolar manic swings. The hormones that are released in weight loss messed with the effectiveness of my meds. I have now stabilized. I went back to normal about 9-10 months out but it was definitely a struggle for a bit.

how far out are you?

[Dashofpixiedust8 1,469]

@Deactivatedfatgal A little over 11 months. My surgiversary is May 29th.

[Deactivatedfatgal 377]

6 minutes ago, Dashofpixiedust8 said:

@Deactivatedfatgal A little over 11 months. My surgiversary is May 29th.

Oh nice!

[Joann454 1,329]

I started feeling like that at about 4-6 weeks post op and it's bad at times BUT I also felt like this after c-section & breast reduction. It's actually not uncommon for people to have ptsd after a procedure.

That's comforting to me. I never understood why this happened but it does make sense (not to diminish folks who have been through horrific events that caused PTSD).
At least if it hits this time I'll have some knowledge as to why. Might help to push through it.