I have never had an issue with depression before, but woke up on Day 1 sore, tired and depressed. I know this is the right step for me, but wasn't expecting this reaction. Anyone else dealing with it?

Ok I keep looking at this and waiting for someone to reply... And so far no one ??

Your stuck with me

It sounds like you just had the surgery.. The one thing that caught me by surprise is that it was such a painful experience and I had plenty of days wondering if I made the right move. I was really down for a couple if days. After about 3 weeks I felt like me again and that I was able to function normally.

I guess what I'm say is hang on there it gets better

Ok I keep looking at this and waiting for someone to reply... And so far no one ??

Your stuck with me

It sounds like you just had the surgery.. The one thing that caught me by surprise is that it was such a painful experience and I had plenty of days wondering if I made the right move. I was really down for a couple if days. After about 3 weeks I felt like me again and that I was able to function normally.

I guess what I'm say is hang on there it gets better

That's what I'm hoping. Thanks.

You're not alone. I'm only 2 days post op, barely got home today and this unexplainable sadness came over me. Hopefully as time passes buy and our scars heal, our mental scars will heal as well.

I was very sad in the beginning. And some days still three months out. But it does get easier. Be strong!

Thanks. Each day is getting better, and I have only felt a case or two of the blues since. Think it was just waking up to such a culture shock, and because I woke up early, my wife wasn't there yet, no one was online to chat with, etc.

Wait a bit, but if you're still having problems, ask your PCP about Xanax short term. It can be a lifesaver. I started with that several years ago and ended up needing a long term solution so I switched to Celexa. It was shocking to me that a pill of any sort could so drastically reduce my sadness, anxiety, and fear.