I had my surgery on Oct.8, 2009. I have hardly had any good days since then. Right after my surgery my depression kicked in badly and have been battling that along with anxiety. I am scared to eat and just seem to be nervous about everything. I am not even close to the same person I was just before surgery. I am miserable right now. Getting ready to go xmas shopping and am excited to go, but almost don't feel like shopping or even thinking about xmas. This is not like me I am a purpose who loves to shop, loves life, and especially loves xmas. If anyone can give me some advice I would really appreciate it.

Girl go Christmas shopping and have a blast!! You are doing better than you think. Are you feeling any better at all? I am still thinking about you and praying for you. Once you get out of the house and into the stores it will be great. Cheri

What do you think has caused you to become depressed and anxious since surgery? You didn't identify one specific thing...can you elaborate more on what specifically is going on? When you are anxious, what kinds of thoughts do you have? Are there certain times of day that you are more depressed? Basically, I was going to write something back to you to give you some thoughts, but I don't quite understand what is going on....if you give more information, my thoughts might make more sense.

Regardless, I understand feeling depressed/anxious since surgery. For me, I struggled most with anxiety....there are so many "rules" and I was feeling like a failure a lot of the time. Also, bandster hell lasted at least 2 months for me (I might just be coming out of it....this past week since my second fill has been MUCH better), and I had so much physical pain for those few months between port soreness and hunger, I WAS GOING CRAZY!

Anyway, can you give us more information so we might be able to give you better feedback??

A lot of people get depressed after surgery. I got really depressed after my last surgery and was completely not like myself. It really sucks but it will pass, just hang in there and try to find ways to cheer yourself up. Going shopping is a great idea. Find some funny movies to watch and stuff like that too. It gets better!