Question:
Terrible mood swings at 5 weeks post op- Just eating soft foods, is this common?
— ANNA D. (posted on March 7, 2002)
March 7, 2002
YES, go to the database and look up post-op depression. Most of us had
it....
— Karen R.
March 7, 2002
Prepare for an emotional rollercoaster for the next year!
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— Karen R.
March 7, 2002
I had the same problem and my doctor said it was the hormones being
released because of rapid weight loss. I feel pretty much back to normal
now and I'm 7 weeks postop.
— Candace F.
March 7, 2002
Thank you for asking this question and thanks to all who posted their
answers. I'm 3 months out and still have mood swings. I laugh, cry and get
angry very easily and sometimes without any obvious reasons. I had the idea
that this would only last a few weeks for some reason, and was worried that
it's continued. I had visions of me being so content with my changing body
that I would be happy, patient and sweet at all times...it just ain't so!
I'm thrilled with my surgery and the results so far, but working on dealing
with everyday stuff without food as my coping mechanism has been difficult.
That coupled with the hormone surges has turned me into a Dr. Jeckyl/Mr.
Hyde at times. I'm SO relieved to hear that its common for a year...that
means there is hope for tranquility in my home and life. My husband and
girls will be so happy when they can wake up and know who Mom is today lol.
Thanks so much.
— Donna L.
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