"mental health"

Ralphrabbit

Yes yes & yes!!
It is life changing but it settles down eventually!

meangrl29

I had no idea I had bipolar disorder until 1 year after my sleeve surgery. About 6 months post op I started having drastic mood swings. the worst part for me were the manic episodes. I wouldn't sleep for days. I could no longer use food to cope. I ended up having to take time off of work after an adverse reaction to an anti depressant. I was eventually put on Seroquel xr. it seemed to be working but I also packed on 25 of the 75lbs I had lost. My dose has been lowered & I am back on track with my eating and exercise. I feel much better.
As for the loss of friends: I hav not experienced this. I never changed my eating or drinking habits so it never effected my social life. i am sure now that I am watching my food & not drinking alcohol it will be a "buzz kill" to some people but I don't really care. they don't have to worry about my physical or mental health. My husband is very supportive * ultimately he is the only friend i need.