OT - WIMMENS! Come ***** about your wimmen-hood with me...

(deactivated member)
on 8/28/12 8:43 am, edited 8/28/12 1:43 am

I hate the mood swings I get related to being a female. My 17 year old daughter and I were talking about it since she was having horrible bouts of crying on Sunday and felt frustrated by it. I told her that sucks and I've had the same thing. Best thing to do is run with it and cry it out if you need to. I hide from people as much as possible if I feel I can't be reasonable. Hormones are a bummer and I try not to make any big decisions in the midst of an emotional rollercoaster.

Worst part is I could control when Aunt Flo arrived before surgery through the timing of my birth control pills. Not anymore. She's got a mind of her own post op and I think she's crazier than I am! LOL.

I hope your cramps get better soon. Does a heating pad help?

Oxford Comma Hag
on 8/28/12 9:12 am

RNY on 09/12/11

Sometimes being a wimmen just blows chunks! The mood swings, the uncertain cycle since WLS (for me), all the money I've spent on 'supplies', etc.

Feel better soon.

Cleopatra_Nik
on 8/28/12 9:24 am - Baltimore, MD

RNY on 01/08/08

Well, I guess I am "lucky" in that regard. You could set your watch by my cycle. Except for during my losing phase. I lost my cycle for about 7 months. Best time of my life.

RNY Gastric Bypass 1-8-08 350/327/200 (HW/SW/CW). I spend most of my time playing with my food over at Bariatric Foodie - check me out!

Paul C.
on 8/28/12 9:30 am - Cumming, GA

RNY on 07/16/10

you got a Motorcycle?

Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04

Neen L.
on 8/28/12 9:21 am - Arlington, VA

RNY on 04/28/04

I get weepy and emotional even though I don't get a period. I have to say though, that since I got the Mirena that has been much less severe.

But oh the salt cravings I get....

Long-term post-ops with regain struggles, click here to see some steps for getting back on track (without the 5-day pouch fad or liquid diet): http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/bananafish711/blog/2013/04/05/don-t-panic--believe-and-you-will-succeed-/

Always cooking at www.neensnotes.com!

Need a pick-me-up? Read this: http://www.lettersofnote.com/2009/10/it-will-be-sunny-one-day.html

Cleopatra_Nik
on 8/28/12 9:26 am - Baltimore, MD

RNY on 01/08/08

I need one of those uterine ablation thingies. Cuz honestly? I don't want no more kids! And I don't want no more Flo!!!

(says Nikki as she scrunches up her face in pain)

This is horrible. And I am speaking from the perspective of someone who HAS given birth naturally. That is all.

LJ1972
on 8/28/12 9:27 am - FL

RNY on 08/16/11

I don't have abdominal cramps, but my back feels like someone is kicking me with steel toed boots. And my soccer ball sized pouch expands exponentially. My 100lb dogs hide the grill because they are afraid they are next.

Alicia F.
on 8/28/12 9:42 am

RNY on 04/16/12

OMG, the night sweats!!! I had a hysto 5 years ago.... doc had me come off of my hormone patch two weeks before surgery and not use them for two weeks after... well, because I was losing the weight, my body was releasing a good amount of estrogen and didn't need them... well, 2 wks ago, started having night sweats and hot flashes again... SUCKS!!! and I can't refill my script till thursday... BLECH! Plus, I've been at a stall for 2 freaking weeks! :(

exohexoh
on 8/28/12 9:43 am - West Chester, PA

RNY on 09/27/10

mines coming, i can feel it. i get a bloat that makes me look pregnant, killer cramps, headaches, cravings, moodiness, everything. it's awful.

<3 jen <3

<3 starting weight: 252 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 151 <3

RNY: 9/27/10 <3 Extended Tummy Tuck w/hip & thigh lipo: 6/6/13

CindyKae64
on 8/28/12 9:43 am

RNY on 05/22/12

Sorry to all of you that go through this, I used to go through it too, but had a complete hysterectomy in 2007, so I don't have these issues anymore!

It will hurt. It will take time. It will require dedication. It will require willpower. It requires sacrifice. There will be temptation. But, I promise you, when you reach your goal, it's WORTH IT! (Author Unknown). I feel this sums up my ongoing journey to a healthier me!

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