Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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becca1960 03/26/2013

I have been feeling down and grumpy lately... Which is NOT normal for me.

I have gotten B's this term, which I am pleased with as I've been struggling since transferring to U of O

I have lost a few pounds since starting the preop diet

I am on spring break

No outside the norm stress going on...

So I don't know whats up! But somehow I think it has to do with this surgery thing... Not the surgery itself... But maybe the head stuff???

I gotta snap out of this because I am taking it out on my hubby... And I have no patience for his comic relief which normally I find endearing...

I left today and went to the bar and had a beer! LOL! (just one, I had to drive back home...)

But what the heck it up??? Is this normal???

deleted_user 03/26/2013

Becca I have the funk today as well I went for my walk and stopped by my boyfriends house to have a talk and one thing he did say is that I am moody, I think all is normal considering. Peace to you and hang in there. We are all going thru one funk or another. And this too will pass. Think positive.

deleted_user 03/26/2013

Normal, normal, normal! So many of us have learned to suppress emotions and be the cheery soul no matter what. Now you're allowing yourself to feel a fuller range of emotions so some days are "off". Do something just for you and give yourself a little space to feel better.

becca1960 03/26/2013

Thanks ladies!!
I think I'm going to do what you said Maizey, and take a nice warm bath... and take a book with me for company :)

Maybe things will feel better by the light of day, tomorrow....

deleted_user 03/27/2013

Hey Becca,

We all must remember emotions are ok, feelings are ok. I think for so many overweight women (as I can't speak for the men) we as maizey said, are the cheerful ones that keep everyone up with our shiney disposition that when we have a bad day we are way too hard on ourselves. I know for me this journey (ESP preop) has been learning to allow these emotions for me, it's not selfish it's self care! I was confusing the two. Also, we've (at least I have) turned to bad eating habits and no exercise for comfort and now we are rearranging this to ensure we reach our entire goal of being healthy, not just skinny.

Sorry to ramble, post op meds may be playing a role....hehehe. Best of luck for happier today!

SgtSmith 03/27/2013

Sounds like College stress. We used to end every semester with a drunk. I don't reccomend it! LOL.

After a while I was getting ulcers from stress in College, never had a probelm withem before or after. Think I aged about 10 years in that couple a years too.

deleted_user 03/27/2013

I have been experiencing some of the same symtoms and after examining all of my factors I have come to the conclusion that part of it is due to cabin fever......It has been an unsually long, cold, snowy winter here in So New England and I dislike the COLD WEATHER. And my best friend, my rottie girl Chance, was diagnosed with cancer and will have to be put down soon. No matter how good we think we ought to feel the stuff life throws at us still has to be dealt with. Hope you feel better soon becca. d

rubymama 03/27/2013

You take care care of yourself!!

deleted_user 03/27/2013

I am now and was very moody prior to surgery.... It has been an extremely longggggggggggggg winter where I live and that is never good..... I too find myself irritated with my husband.... He is the love of my life but all of a sudden he drives me crazy.... I think its because I can't just go have a "few" drinks to calm down, or eat something to feel better..... A small part of me wants the normal life he still has.... And I remember going to college as an adult... that add extra stress to us.... Just be kind to yourself and take care of you.... Do something special for yourself.... Hugzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

becca1960 03/27/2013

Thank you all for the support! It is much appreciated!! I will just let myself feel what I need to feel... and not try to push it aside .

My3Sons652 03/27/2013

Your not alone. I've been feeling moody miserable and depressed. I need the sun. And it snowed here today ( New York) I'm really tired of freezing constantly. I'm so incredibly cold. I'm 15 months out from surgery. Things have been good I'm not losing anymore but staying between 153-156. My vitamin d level is bad. I'm on prescription d I'm hoping I start feeling better soon but wow I'm really tired. Just wanted to let you know your not alone in how your feeling!!

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