HELP. A question I haven't seen on here.

Good Afternoon my Nov. Friends O.k. I have a question. I want to know if anyone is feeling or thinking the same thing I am. Since my surgery I have noticed something that I really don't like. I feel depressed a little more then normal and I also have a lot less patience with my kids and I sometimes find my self in a bad mood. My surgent worned me that my hormones would change just like when your pregant. But I don't like this feeling. I see my self yelling at my 8 year old way to much and then when I realize it I let her know i'm sorry and try to explain. She tells me that she liked me more before I had my surgery. What can i do to fix this. I don't like being like this. I know I am stressing for other reason but I was stressing this before my surgery and it wasn't that bad but now I can't stand it. Please give me any advise you can. It will be greatly appriciated. Thanks in advance and wish you all the best. P.S. I'm not complaining, I love the way I look now and I am greatful that I have lost 105 pounds but I do realize that I need help with this problem. God Bless You all Carol

I have noticed that I don get more cranky when it is close to getting my monthly. There is one lady at work I could just strangle which I never felt that way toward her before. But I would think it is hormonal for sure. This is one the questions I wanted to ask my doctor about but keep forgetting to. I had my suport group meeting last night and was going to ask there but there is also men that go to this so I was to embarres to ask. Betty

Perhaps you do have depression. You should talk to your doc and see if a psychiatric eveluation is appropriate. You have probably heard that when we "fix" one problem, it uncovers another problem that was "hidden" by the first issue. That certainly happens to addicts. A common issue is for an alcoholic to use alcohol to mask feelings of depression or inadequacy. I think it is not a leap to think that since our "fat" issue has been dealt with by wls, deeper, more hidden issues may become more apparent. Be brave and talk to the doc about this. I certainly could be off base in your specific situation, but it is something else to consider. Good luck.

Carol; A lot of times, the mood swings are brought on by the release of estrogen from the fat cells. It's usually the worst during the early post-op months when you're losing very quickly. If things aren't evening out for you now, make an appointment with your doctor. It may be time for a med that will help take the edge off. Blessings, Jennifer

Carol go lsee a Doctor right away. I personally was ok till my father died then I had a hard time. But my Primary Care Doctor said she usually has to perscribe an anti depressant to Gastric bypass only momentarily. She said sometimes stress from the new lifestyle adn the changes can bring about an depressive state with all the hormone and physical changes. She said it is actually high anxiety and is there because we are having to learn new cooping skills and that brings on more stress. She said I just noticed it more lately was all. I found out that also most people as sometime will eventually more for there old body because it is such a rapid change the mind doesnt ketch up sometimes like we would like. Go see your Doctor and hun it is normal.I spoke about it in my support group and many more people came out and told me they have had to do it as well for anxiety and piece of mind right now. Amy