Feeling emotionally fragile???

What happened all of a sudden? I feel more sensitive (yes, it's PMS time and that makes matters even worse) and for some reason just not myself. Is anyone else having this happen to them? I read that many people suffer from depression after WLS..I know it's not at that point BUT I am definately not my "normal" self. The terrible thing is that my weight loss has slowed down again and the altered moods can NOT be good for that! Tanya Lap RNY 11/17/05 327/278/???

My weight loss has been slow all along. I had surgery Nov.29th. and only losing 2 -3 pounds a week. Yes, I am more emotional as well. I have good days and bad day. And I did suffer depression aorund one week post-op to about 3 weeks post-op. Not as bad now, just moody.

Thanks for responding Diane...this is really an emotional and physical transformation. I guess our bodies and minds need to adjust to all the changes. At least you know you are not alone in this Tanya Lap RNY 11/17/05 327/278/???

Yes Yes and Yes......lol....pms or not...I am having to deal with myself....which is very hard...lol...but I am stuck here with me......LOL...no I am not on the sauce....or on any medications.....and yes maybe I should be....ROFLMAO huggs kristi

Thanks Kristi.... I guess we will have to stick together through this and hope that things straight out! Tanya

Okay-DEAL!!! Hope today is better...it's supposed to storm here tonight(small thunderstorms)..and so my mood today is better...lol...hasnt really rained here since Oct 31......dry.......ew....I feel like I live in the desert again.... K

I am feeling it too, so ya'll are nto alone. I have had a terrible week this week fighting the urge to stay in bed and ignore the world, but I made it and it is Friday. I am planning some fun things this weekend, so it should turn around. I think a positive outlook helps! I will pray for ya'll! ~Carla

Carla You're right a positive outlook helps. It's just weird how I can be doing my normal routine and something small and stupid can make me angry or make me cry now. It's just not me...but I know this will not last. Our bodies will readjust and things will get going again. Thanks for the positve thoughts. Sometimes it's just nice to know that we are in this together and experiencing similar stages Tanya Lap RNY 11/17/05 327/278/???

I think too...we have all abused food as an emotional outlet in the past. I know that I have. We are all now going to have to different coping mechanisms to deal with emotional triggers. Food (our old best friend) cannot soothe us anymore and it's common to grieve that "friend" that we have used in the past. This is then only compounded that most social events are centered around food and eating and this can somewhat make us feel alienated to not participate the way we would have in the past. Whoo....that's deep stuff, sorry. I have too often in the post used food as an emotional crutch....just something to think about! Stephanie

Stephanie You sure did bring up something to think about! Our lives really do revolve around food (or at least they did before WLS) and that has been a drastic change. I'm sure that this is merely an adjustment period, and things will improve. Tanya Lap RNY 11/17/05 327/278/???