Feeling Sadness/down After Surgery

[ChristineS NY 44]

Hi,

I've been reading quite a bit lately about feeling depressed/down after surgery due to the estrogen being released in your body as the fat burns. I also assume that it's also due to the fact that your body just went through a major change and temporary feelings of depression are normal after such an ordeal. I am worried about this, as I have a history of depression on and off for the past 12 years. After the birth of my second daughter. Is this a temporary feeling of sadness or do you feel like this as long as you have fat to burn?

[cassieh 136]

I am 9 days post op and I felt so depressed the first week. It was horrible. I even regretted having the surgery. I also have a history of depression, so I was worried too. But I must admit that I am feeling much better now. It got better each day and is still getting better. My main issue was that I just missed food and felt so hungry. I have a terrible food addiction so I have had to really face that. Not all people go through this so you may not either.

[christine50 9]

I was depressed for a short time. It went away. But if you worry let your Dr. know so if you need any med. he can help.

[ChristineS NY 44]

Thanks Cassieh and christine50 I just have to keep reminding myself that the good is going to outweigh the bad in the end!

[God's Grace 3]

Don't worry, sadness is NORMAL. I spent almost all day crying and feeling sad yesterday. Today is better. I spent a few hours with my best friends today and I thi k just being out of the house helped snap me out of the sad feelings. I have struggled with depression in the past (and am still taking meds for it) and I know that if you are truely depressed getting out of the hour will not "snap you out of it". Talk to your doctor if the sadness lasts more than 2 weeks. Your body just went through a HUGE surgery. I am 10 days post op and k ow that more sad days will come. Hang in there!