Am I as crazy as I feel?

Hi Everybody, Well, let me preface this post by letting the world wide web know that I am kinda hormonal....you know what I mean ladies. I hate this time of the month because I think I might be alittle over dramatic or sensitive.. It just seems to have gotten worse post surgery. Call in the flood-gates!! Anyway, last night I was tired and alittle slap-happy. I put on my favorite nightgown and thought I'd sit down and watch alittle TV with my hubby and #2 son. I'm sitting there trying to get comfy and just noticed that I was literally "swimming" in my nightgown....I mean, it was so loose how could anyone not notice how huge it looked on me??? I said, "look at this nightgown..it is just falling off my shoulders! I remember before surgery this baby was so tight" I looked around and waited for a positive response..I got nothing but an annoyed look from my husband. This really hurt my feelings. Yes, I am hormonal, and no I realize that I can't compete with Will Smith in "Ememy of the State" (my guys are total action flick nuts....give me a love story any time) I conclude that I probably talk too much about my wls. I think about it even more than I talk about it..if that is possible. Could it be that I have become annoying??? or could it be that I am just over dramitizing things??? Your thoughts on this would be very welcome. Who is changing here?? Is it them or me?? Have any of you guys been through anything similar?? And then what did you do?? I'll be the one chillin' in Arizona Hugs Ginger...the one!

Hey Ginger, To put it lightly, no you arent crazy lol.... I to feel this way from time to time. My kids think I am losing it sometimes and they dont even live with me lol......I get in the mood to where I cant even stand to "hear" my poor husband breath lol... And he hasnt even done anything. I dont know if its the beginning of the so called dreaded "change" ( I am 46) or if its just im missing my all time favorite killer food lol... But you are so not by yourself. I have been so bad in the past months till my kids are saying jeez moma..... You need to cut daddy some slack. He hasnt even done anything lol... So I guess its a good thing they still arent living at home huh? But I hope things will get better for you. Like I said. I have more good days than bad.... But when there bad...... and then the next lol hugs Marge

Hey Marge, So your husband has the same "breathing problem" as mine does. These guys really need to get some help LOL. Let me get this straight now.....I need to send my husband to therapy??? Now I like that idea. It can't be us right??? Hugs back at ya, Ginger

Ginger, This is what we are here for, to support you on your weight loss journey. Family can get sick of it. We don't! I refuse to wear clothes that are too big for me now. For years, I wore the stuff that hid how I looked. Now, I probably error on the side of the too tight somewhat, but, I don't care. But, when it comes to night gowns, I'm still wearing my big ones. It is kind of a reward at the end of the day to remind me of where I've come from...you know? But, when they are worn out as so many are, I ceremoniously through them in the garbage. Same with bras and underwear! Woohoo! Feels so good to throw them out. Feels so good to wear foundation wear that fits properly and gives you a better look in your well fitting clothes.. Big hugs to you!!!! You are doing great and we are proud of you every step of the way! Lori 384/235.5/199

Hey Lori, I probably do talk about my wls experiences too much..but is all it helps me feel like I am on the right track so to speak. I must be one of those kinds of people that need to hear...good job Ginger..way to go! I don't think I was that way before wls. I chuckled when I read about your clothes throw away ceremony. I picture a huge caldron of sorts full of fire..and you tossing each pair of baggie underwear in. Yes, I have a very graphic imagination! I hate to wear baggie clothes in public too...it has to be flattering..even to go to the grocery store..weird huh?? Big Hugs back at ya! I love to hear that I'm not alone! Ginger

Ginger now I know you remember my post a few weeks back where I really thought I was losing it. One day I'm up,up,up and the next LOOK out..I could chew nails in half!! I feel the same as you with regards to hubby's comments. It wouldn't hurt him to throw in a "you really look good" or "your doing a fantastic job Jamie"...he did tell me I looked sexy the other day and I nearly fell over.. The compliments are FAR and FEW between around here. I get plenty from friends and family but you know it's just something special when it comes from your husband. EVEN though I still have a REALLY hard time truely believeing what people are telling me is the truth. Being overweight for years you get used to be people being "polite". I'm guessing or should I say HOPING that this is one of those phases of surgery that pass with time. I'm clinging to that because pre surgery I had NO patience and post surgery I have EVEN LESS!! I can fly off the handle for the least little thing. I definitely know when it's getting close to my "time of the month". I'm just a basket case. Something else I've noticed is the pain associated with it. I always had back pain but it wasn't because of my cycle and now I'm FINALLY free of my back pain but when I have my cycle the middle of my back hurts SOOO bad! I was never, ever regular before and I'm wondering if all this emotional stuff and irritation is because my body is releasing all those hormones that have been stored up in the ol fat cells??? Hmmm something to think about I guess. I've asked my NUT and she seems to think this will pass so we'll see. I still can't take pills so I suffer through my cycle with no drugs.. I really wished I'd had a heating pad for the last one though my back was really hurting and it's so funny because I used to always hear my sister complain about that during her time and thought I've never had that...WELL>>>>it's a lovely side effect I also get. I need to get off here and fix breakfast before they think I've gone on strike. I just wanted ya'll to know you are NOT ALONE!!! I'm almost unbearable to live with and it's not only cycle time the moods come and go without warning. Some warning but not enough for me to say I'll be nice..I just grit my teeth and growl... We'll get through this and be laughing about it later...I hope! Hugs, Jamie

hey now, ginger...you're not crazy! i live alone so i don't have a husband or kids to annoy me...or to be annoyed BY me! (the cats and dogs don't care what i talk about!) some days i do think my weight loss is all i think or talk about to my friends and coworkers...so i do try to curtail it. but it seems like some sort of WOW moment happens nearly every day! if i'm annoying to others in my joy, i just figure it's got to be less annoying than i was when i couldn't DO anything with them! i was also thinking the other day that i didn't go thru that hormonal stage that others talk about...then i remembered the day many months ago that i got so pissed about something, that i reamed my boss verbally, and then sat at my desk and wept. the crying at work -- this is TOTALLY not something i would EVER do. so, i had to re-think this whole idea of being moody, etc...and i pretty sure now that it DID happen to me -- i just didn't realize it at the time. but it too passes--hang in there! and remember, that WE never tire of hearing weightloss stories, moments of wonder, thoughts about it, etc. we WANT to hear them! deb -261

Hi Ginger My husband has a "crunching potato chips problem". How can guys NOT know how much noise theyre making when they eat? Remember GF, its not US its THEM!!!! willby and

Hey Willby, Thanks for the moral support! Us gals gotta stand united against these "others" and their whole boat-load of issues right?? What ya up to GF??? Hows the weather on your neck of the woods?? We are having a cool spell now. It was only 95 degrees yesterday Gotta love this dry heat here in AZ Son #2 headed back to school last week so my grocery bill has already gone down Take care Willby..have fun at work Talk at ya soon! Hugs and Ginger