I've had a few people tell me that having bariatric surgery is an extremely emotional experience, pre-op and post-op, and that I must take extra good care of myself and be even more aware of my needs, mental health, and self-care during those times. So far, I'm just feeling hopeful, excited, and a little scared of the post-op short- and long-term effects on my body, but I am curious if that is true about going through an extreme mental health experience during this gastric process.