Pre-op depression - normal?

[campingkitty 3]

Is this normal? My surgery is Monday. The last week I am sad and crying over everything. I'm going through a divorce too so that doesn't help. The ONLY 2 people that know are my ex-husband and boyfriend of 2 years. I'm now regretting telling them. I don't want anyone to go with me to the hospital. I want to just go and be alone.

I'm hoping I am just having pre-op jitters or something. Anyone else experience this?

[starrspunn 197]

I would think it can happen. We go through such an emotional roller-coaster to get to our surgery.Im having a lot of anixety right now and not sleeping. The more you add to your plate the more of a chance you can have emotional issues. I think a lot of the stress will be lifted after you have your surgery.

[RetiredFF 1]

My wife said I was depressed post op, I have to believe her. Pre-op I was all in and was happy I did it. Post op is a new world, be prepared for the change.

[bangbangbarbie 52]

You are going through so much right now! Take the space you need but really try to establish trust with the people you've shared with. You will need their support so maybe the first step is talking to them now about how you feel. It's totally normal up be sad or scared, this is a big deal. But that is exactly why you need to have these people on your side!

[Focused1103 36]

There's a lot on the plate, just relax and remember to control what you can control.

[StenoChick 6]

I'm going through the same thing. I get moody and weepy. I'm in a constant state of PMS. For me, I feel like this is my last resort, so it feels like there's a lot riding on it.