Why am I so angry?? HELP!!!!!

I had surgery a month ago. Since having surgery I am doing very well. the only problem is I get really angry really quickly for absolutely NOTHING!! The wind blows the wrong way I am really pissed. My poor BF tries to be supportive but the nicer he gets the more angry I get. Is this normal....... is it happening to anyone else???/ PLEASE HELP

Today I got really angry with my doctor's office because they tried to tell me I could not see him until September 1......I got a little nasty with the receptionist and told her "look he's the one who wanted to see me in 10 days.....so I think I need to see him..." My husband was like you really got ticked off didn't you? I told him look buddy there is nothing worse than a fat woman that can't eat (or at least not eat much). I would say it's hormones from surgery and I know in the past when I have dieted I was NOT a ray of sunshine .....hope that helps.....Monique D.

It's totally normal....due to our favorite friend the hormone estrogen. I was told or read somewhere that fat cells hold onto estrogen. SO, when you lose those fat cells (rapidly for us), that estrogen is floating around in us and can cause some emotional issues. (This is also why they suggest we use 2 forms of birth control for the first year if we're still able to get PG). Although, it could also be some pent up resentment/anger towards not being able to eat as much OR not feeling "normal" (I find myself there sometimes). If you think that could be the case, a good "talking it through" may help. Your BF is a champ for trying. When things are calm tell him that you appreciate his support and how you'd like for him to try and handle it when things start to spin out of control (as in..."Don't continue to be nicer, it only upsets me more because...(fill in the blank"). I think the more he understands the why and what you'd like him to do the better off you will be (IMO of course....you know him best!). SO....hang in there. Awareness is half the battle sometimes. Christina S

Thank you so much for your replies. I do fiind myself very emotional at times. Whether it be sad or angry. But maybe i'll call my dr. thanx again everyone. Melinda

Hi Melinda, Maybe you're depressed - I hear that's pretty common after bariatric surgery. You have the hormone imbalance, lost food as a coping buddy, your body is all out of sorts, and some people aren't "sad" when they're depressed - they express it in anger and irritability. I was very irritable, I couldn't stand listening to my hubby breathe!!! Poor guy! Now I'm on medication and the irritability and anger is much more appropriate given whatever situation. Good Luck in trying to figure this out for yourself. I know it's miserable being angry. Hang in there! Sue

Oh Melinda - I think we're in one of the stages of grief. anger, denial, acceptance etc. I miss food. I'm pissed that I can't eat. I admit it. maybe i suck, but i just had a relationship with food for so many years - and now? pureed freaking chicken? i knew this would be hard, and i was prepared to be depressed and angry - but knowing you will be and then actually being angry, short tempered, irritable are such different things. I know we'll get through it but right now, it is tough! Deb

Do you guys think it will pass? OR is this something I should get medication for? I live with my parents and cant be too bi*tc*y with them. Anyway, thanx for your replies. Together we can do it!!!!!!!!!!!1 Mel