Question:
Anyone more aggressive post-op?

Sometimes I feel like a woman on a rampage.. or maybe overly assertive. The other day, some punks (early 20's)called out to me on the street "Thar she blows" and I confronted them, but they ran off on their bicycles. (im 5 monthst post and have lost 65 lbs so far). I saw them on the street today and I actually followed them in my car till I got to the factory where they worked. I really wanted to run over the entire bike rack with my SUV and smash their bikes... but I didnt. The surgery has given me more confidence in myself and I dont take BS from anyone!! But, that can be good and bad. I was just wondering if anyone else is experienceing this also.    — Valerie H. (posted on December 11, 2002)

December 10, 2002
Valerie, settle down young lady! You said the word in your first sentence. I am more assertive but I am not more aggressive. I am more self-confident since losing 107 lbs. and my self-esteem is back in full force but I am trying to use it for good, like furthering my career. As you all know, being fat is the worst possible form of prejudice there is, and since I am normal sized now, my bosses, etc. are "listening" to me now and giving me more opportunity to advance in my career. Am I am playing THEM like a fiddle, all to my advantage, of course. So take that energy you have and use it for YOUR good, and calm way down. Enjoy your journey.
   — Annie H.

December 10, 2002
Valarie.... me too. Sometimes I'm getting alittle afraid too.
   — Danmark

December 11, 2002
Yes!!! I feel that way too...my hubby has always teased me about having a "redhead" gene (bad temper)...but now it's like he's gotta hold me back ....lemme at em, lemme at em...lol..I took a lot of bull off the general public for years...not no more. I bit my tongue for a long time to avoid the ever so clever "fata$$" comments. But I do try to stay calm ...because I don't have the powerful weight on my side if it gets real ugly. Lol...I'm teasing...I don't think it would come to that. But I do have the confidence to express my opinion where before I foolishly felt I wasn't entitled to..stupid I know -Kim open RNY 7/17/01 -142
   — KimBo36

December 11, 2002
I'm definately more aggressive since op ... but I've always had anger issues. Maybe you need to figure out *why* you get so aggressive? On the positive side, I know I'm more honest with myself and others around me and that can scare people too. Blunt as an axe I am.
   — Gremlin Q.

December 11, 2002
Hello! Yep, harmones are raging within us. Know why? My doctor said that my mood swings are due to the fact that as we lose weight, hormones are trapped in the fat (mostly estrogen), and that's what causes our aggression and other mood swings. Hope this helps! God Bless you all!
   — Christina S.

December 11, 2002
Sounds like me too!! I asked my GYN about it this week and she has given me some medicine for PMS. She thinks it will help until everything becomes stable with the weight lose.
   — Christina L.

December 12, 2002
Yes man, from what I understand. WE are releasing estrogen which has been stored up in our fat cells. Hello Raging bull .
   — Jenny_B