Anybody Else Overly Emotional???

[TQUAD64 9]

The staff at the Alta Bates Bariatric clinic keeps telling us that don't be surprised if we become more emotional and cry. They stated that before surgery, most people use food as a coping mechanism. Basically, comfort food.

Oh how I love comfort food. :thumbup:

Anyway, they say crying can occur and highly recommend we connect with a therapist and/or participate in group so we don't feel isolated. I am not banded yet, but I plan on connecting to a group.:thumbup:

[kaytiebugs 0]

Basically, any psychological issues you had pre op (diagnosed or not) can be amplified post op. My psych eval pointed out a few points that could become problems post op... but right now they are okay. So if you were a little depressed or overly emotional before, it's no surprise that it's worsened now. You might want to try some self help or seeing a psych just to see where you stand.

[smsmithart 4]

I hope it gets better soon..the other day I cried at the kirklands because my mom was insisting on buying me way to much stuff for my new house..then I was a total biatch at the mystery dinner show even tho I was having a good time.