Bi Polar Disease

Curious as to whether other people with bipolar could share whether this WLS affected the way the disease progressed after. I walked out of the hospital and suddenly was in a crisis mode which has resulted in me not being able to work at the current time. I have had to make weekly adjustments to my med regimen and weekly visits to my psych. At one point I was in a mixed state which I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. Just wanting to know other people's experiences.
Dana

I have bipolar disorder, and am not sure what I can offer in the way of advice or thoughts.  Mine has been the same before and after my surgery.  

I wonder what part not being able to eat what you want when you want plays into your current problem.  Have you been in psychotherapy with a therapist experienced with eating disorders?  I recommend that.  Also, you may want to visit Overeaters Anonymous for support with your food plan.

i have been in therapy for 2 years and he does have lots of experience with  eating disorders.

Have you learned coping strategies for the eating disorder and bipolar symptoms?  That is what I am working on in my therapy.

Trish

Maybe because I am new to the bipolar world(think i've been bipolar for awhile but recently diagnosed), my outlook on how the surgery affected me is a little different.  I was diagnosed I think in 07 or 08 but did not research it and really just figured it was a more extreme case of being depressed and nothing more.  I stopped taking meds for it about 6 months or more prior to surgery.  My surgery was June 2, 09.  Everything was great, no problems.  Well, that was until i realized that being off the meds and the changes to my body and the way i viewed myself and how others reacted to the new me set off a manic state.  I almost ruined my marriage.  So i think if it was probably under control prior to surgery and carefully monitored after surgery, i would of been fine.  I tried going it alone and it did not work.  And in case you care, i am back on meds and joined a local support group.  I wish you luck with both your bipolar and your weight loss journey.