Is it just me......

This question is for all you post ops out there and any pre ops who are close to there surgery dates Ok, I have 3 weeks until my surgery and I have been feeling super emotional lately. Not just one emotion either. My emotions are all over the place. I feel happy and excited one minute and then the very next I am sad or crying. The other day I started boo hooing on my way home from work and I have no idea why. Several ideas have occurred to me, but I wanted to get an idea from everyone else if you have experienced lots of mood changes, just before surgery? I hate feeling all in a span of one or two days. It's exhausting and its freaking me out. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Kim

Kim, I dont know about everyone else, but I too went through the whole emotional bit too. I can look back and laugh now, but at the time it was far from funny. I was an emotional wreck for a few weeks. My poor DH never knew what to expect from me. It made it very hard for us to discuss anything (including TV shows, I took everything very personal and very seriously). My DH did his best to be understanding but even that either made me cry or pi$$ed me off.. he just couldnt win.. The good news is that it does pass! Im still a little emotional when Im not feeling the best but I dont burst into tears over everything now! You just have so much going on in your head right now. Your about to have a major life changing surgery- your allowed to have some emotional times! Things will be fine! Amber

OMG. if there was ever a post i could relate to, it's your's, kim. i went through your whole range of icons, too. it was exhausting and it freaked me and my family out. i'm not sure if it's fear of the unknown, or excitement at the possibility of losing weight successfully and for good, or what caused my emotional yoyo, but it certainly happened and i was glad when i could come to the board and find out i was normal. (sort of) and now, guess what, i'm looking at another surgery very soon. so i'm going through all the hormonal crap again. i actually saw FEAR in my husband's eyes this morning. he was trying to joke with me about my morning behaviour. i asked him "are you making fun of me?" and he got that look of fear, then said, 'no but i sure could if i wanted to". nice save, huh? anyway, back to you. what you're going through is totally normal and it is really tough to deal with. but this, too, shall pass. take care, kim. hugs dorth

Hi Kim Believe it or not today is my surgery day.I have to be at the hospiital at 10:15 est.I have been feelings some highs and lows,But the last 3 days I have really been at peace and a calm has come over me.I am someone who is actually able to get a second chance and I am welcoming it with open arms.I slept really well last night DH did not.I am really thirsty and my stomach is grumbly. Now I am just waiting to be on the otherside.What you are felling is normal. thank God we have this board......Dawn

((((((KIM))))))), Oh how I know what you mean!! I am ecstatic and then I'm sad, then I'm happy, and then I'm crying. If you saw my post yesterday though.....since my friend went through hers on Tuesday and then called me.........I'm a lot more at peace. She said she was up and walking 4 hours after surgery. She says the pain , for her, wasnt so much pain as discomfort. I've had 3 kids......so I know pain. (ESPECIALLY when theyre teenagers ) Its not the pain I'm worried about. Its the unknown. the "what if's". I am here for you if you need someone to freak out with! WE WILL BE FINE!!! willby

Hey Kimmie, And all you other post ops. Just keep this in mind. Your whole life is about to change. Even if you were getting married, or having a baby, You would be going thru the same emotions. Life change is exciting, scary and emotional. You are completely normal going thru all those feelings. Keep the end result on the top of your emotional list as you got thru this day to day change. Dont freak out, it is a normal part of life. Even making a decision to change jobs is the same emotional roller coaster. Know that you are just a normal human being. We are here for you. Hugs, Soos

Hi Kim, I understand what you mean - I am going through that as well and I think that we all do. I asked a friend of mine that is 18 months post-op and here is what she told me. First - Your ENTIRE life is about to change. Second - Your mind just does not know what to do. Because soon you will not be able to eat to make yourself feel better. It's kind of like a funeral for food. Third - For all of us this is the hardest thing that we will ever have to do is fight our food addiction head on. And it is a very emotional time in all of our lives. Hang in there and remember you are worth it. There is no change in life with out frustration and being emotional Hugs, Monica F.

Kim, This thing is "flipping" scary. I knew I had to take the risk, but, wow, it wasn't easy. I've been doing so well though. I'm so glad I did it. Lori 384/288.5/170

Hi Kim, That's exactly how my husband has been feeling. I think it's normal. Although his everchanging mood has been keeping me on my toes! But it makes sense you would be going through all these feelings...I think they are all necessary because of this major step you're going through. Embrace them! Take care and you have my prayers.