Post-Op Depression

[dpendleton02 3]

Do you have it? Have you had it? How are you coping? I’m struggling mentally and need some words of encouragement!

[Briswife15 889]

Do you see a therapist? Are uou on any medication? The struggle post op is real! I can't really offer any suggestions, but exercise and meds help me. Also losing weight makes me feel more upbeat and confident and gives me the drive to stick with it. Hang in there.

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[nacfsu 8]

I just started going to a therapist . The mental struggle has been so hard. Many days filled with regret after the surgery. Trying to work through it all.

[froufrou 678]

Were/are you taking an antidepressant? Might be lack of absorption?

[MeepMeep 96]

Is it a general feeling of depression or something specific? Example: are you missing specific foods, are you having regrets about having surgery—why?, etc.

im asking because I’ve dealt with depression before in my life and can pinpoint the why for me—once I sought help with a therapist. Maybe some reflection can help you talk with your therapist more openly. Trust me when I tell you it took a bit before I could do that myself.

Be honest, be open and do what is best for you. Remember, you chose surgery for specific reasons too. Your health is important.

[Frustr8 7,886]

In my own case - Is that all THERE is? Feel like I'm getting nowhere, if I fall off the edge of the world? I won't even make the Evening News and this has been a SLOW NEWS DAY! Welcome to my Pity Party, may not have jackets but I do have Lovely Placemats in place.