Emotional Rollercoaster

Seriously. One minute I am feeling fine, feeling excited and getting back into routine then the next WHAM! tears, fears and a feeling of being overwhelmed. 

I imagine this is all normal being only one week (today) post-op but it worries me that the feelings swing like monkeys on bars. 

Did anyone else experience something similar? If so, when did it start to "even out" and how did you constructively deal with it all?

Normally, I'd find myself standing over the stove, making a bad a** grilled cheese and contemplating what I will serve on the side. That is obviously not an option. :)

I have experienced this. I still get super emotional some times. I literally burst into tears because I didn't want to eat but knew I had to. Your hormones are just whacky. You will start to even back out over the next few weeks. 

I completely know where you are coming from. I wanted to cry some days, well I did cry. I was miserable. I was mourning food. My hormones where out of control. My dr said it was normal. He called it hormone dumping.  when feeling really down and miserable I would take a little walk outside. Fresh air seemed to help. Things will get better. I am now five weeks post op and I am feeling much better. I hope you feel

better soon. 

Yep, been there too.  I cried a lot in the first couple of weeks...(didn't get the surgery I wanted, poor me, what have I done to myself, I miss food, I can't drink one more sip of this disgusting protein drink, etc. etc).  Hormone dumping is happening too, lots of buyer's remorse.  The good news is that it went away very quickly.  Once the weight started to drop, it got so much easier and the clouds lifted.  Hang in there - it *does* get better.  Multiple daily walks definitely helped - just getting outside for some fresh air...

I am glad to know all those "woe is me" feelings are normal, I was too embarrassed to share them. I definitely didn't want to start whining to my closest friends. Two of my best friends need (and want) surgery done and either their insurance doesn't approve or they have been denied. I'd look like a total witch if I called them up complaining. 

I do realize that getting outside, going to the grocery store, getting an ice decaf tea and sitting out the park makes everything a little less blue. 

Thanks for your words!

A bit of a walk outside is the best medicine when the blue**** Remind yourself that the reason you feel so emotional is that your body is melting fat and releasing the hormones stored thereinto your bloodstream. You are losing weight and getting healthy! It will even out soon and the weight loss will help you feel so !much better about it all too. Hang in there!

Hi AMH82-  I definitely went on an emotional roller coaster.  I was warned about this, so both my husband and I were prepared.  After about 4 to 5 weeks, things settled down for me.  Plus, with the weight loss, I'm feeling more positive all the time, so that's good-  Sending you happy vibes!

Joy,

-LB

Hang in there! I have the same thing happen to me and I'm 9 months out from my RNY. By the way my husband loves grilled cheese sandwiches. I actually miss pizza and pasta.

Good luck.

Robin

3 weeks to level out as far as daily about 6 months of occasional wonkiness after that...and really its been a journey.  Can I recommend a few books that were great for me. and take what works leave the rest...  warrior goodess becoming the women you were meant to be  by Heather AshArama and the 4 agreements by Don Ruiz

Also remember....your emotions aren't always reality try to be gentle and kind to yourself and not make any major decisions!