Question:
Anyone with increased mood swings?

I never had mood swings, but since surgery 8/2/2010 I find that I fly off the handle easily. Also cry over silly things.    — pooters927 (posted on August 15, 2010)

August 15, 2010
Yes, I have experience being a real B with a a capital B if you get my drift. It is because your hormons change some with weightloss.
   — marymazilla

August 15, 2010
hi! I think the other poster is correct, however, mood swings from hormones occur after a fair amount of weight has been lost..ie 50 + lbs. Our hormones are stored in our fat cells and when we lose fat, they release them back into our systems. This can cause a number of things to happen, including menopausal women to start menstruation again, or become pregnant. So do take csre on that point. You mood swings i would associate more with the mourning of food..we all go thru it in one form or another. But if it keeps up or gets worse, seek help from your clinic or pcp. Best of luck to you on your journey! hugs n God bless, Kim
   — gpcmist

August 15, 2010
I had the same problem. It subsided a bit when I was about 9mo out.
   — KiaSunRay

August 15, 2010
Mary Ellen and Kim are both correct. When we are very obese, hormone production can be surpressed or altered. You are in the process of adjusting back to normal. It will all balance out. Ask your doc about taking a mild antidepressant for a while...it might help. Your whole life is changing, not just your body. How you interface with people and how they react to you. It's a happy journey you are on...enjoy the ride!
   — Bonnie H.

August 16, 2010
I am so happy that you posted this. I thought it was just me. I noticed the smallest things just annoy me so bad, and I have been trying to avoid people as much as possible, as it seems like the smallest things get on my nerves and I snap at everyone. I did tried a few anti-depressants and an anti-anxiety (Klonopin) the 2 together help some, I wish that it worked better. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
   — dowens67

August 16, 2010
So glad to see your post. I had lap band Jan 5, 2010. I now have proudly lost 78 lbs.. Now, my mood swings are out of the roof some days. I today have taken a saliva hormone test to send to the lab. I felt the weight loss had something to do with it. So glad to see your post and the many answers. Thank you !
   — luc

August 16, 2010
Thank you all for answering my questions. I was thinking I was going crazy. Congrats to all of you on your weight loss.
   — pooters927

August 17, 2010
i am so glad to see this question and all the excellent answers. I am 8 months and 70 pounds out and my emotions seem to be a little haywire sometimes. It is so important to keep in mind that this is expected and normal. Thank you all.
   — pshock