Post Op Anxiety or Depression

[kcmonkmi6912 8]

I am scheduled for surgery July 31st. I have battled depression and anxiety attacks for 20 years. It's controlled now but I'm concerned how I will feel after surgery and the weeks following it.

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[Navigating the Wilderness 824]

I have had anxiety issues in the past, still have them post-op. I was never depressed before, but had a bout of deep depression maybe a month after surgery. It was temporary and went away within a week.

[kcmonkmi6912 8]

I have had anxiety issues in the past, still have them post-op. I was never depressed before, but had a bout of deep depression maybe a month after surgery. It was temporary and went away within a week.

That's good to know that it does go away. I want to hear about all experiences so that I can assure myself it will get better. Thank you for sharing.

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[shericrazylady 113]

I had a very depression about 3days up until 6 days post on I'm fine now I still get anxious but I'm not crying anymore its a stage most people go through it read but it gets better [emoji14]

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[Navigating the Wilderness 824]

Yeah, it is the moment that you think you can't ever be what you were and get the whole "What did I do?" feeling. The reality is that you can be what you were before, plus be a lot happier and healthier. It just takes some time to get used to the new you.

Edited July 7, 2017 by Navigating the Wilderness

[kcmonkmi6912 8]

I'm 4 days post op now. Feeling the anxiety this morning. Very tired.

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[ClareBear1 43]

I'm worried about feeling this way too. My surgery is Monday. I was thinking if looking at bad pictures if myself to remind myself why I'm doing this. I have one of me on a paddleboard, almost sinking it, haha. I was also thinking of keeping a list next to my bed of things I'll be able to do: ziplining, horseback riding, amusement parks, running...
It sounds like initial anxiety or reget is normal but it doesnt last. I think also reading through the experiences of others who have adjusted might help. Lots of people say each day is better.

[Charlie75 82]

It is. I'm 8 weeks post op. Watching the WT loss and the life changes that come with it make the other stuff not so bad.

HW: 265
SW: 250
CW: 212