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post op blues?

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DiscoFever · 31/12/2007 12:07

I had an op just before xmas and am recovering well apart from in my head. Out of nowhere my moods change from being very happy, being normal me then being in a really black, low mood where i cant even talk. i dont really drink but had a very strong desire to get drunk this morning when i got up.

my dh says go to the dox but i dont want to have prozac or anything like that.

am scared. i did post a similar post on the health page but this page seems more appropriate now.

am i losing it or is this normal.

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luciemule · 31/12/2007 14:45

can you say what sort of op it was?

When my sister had her appendix removed she was very depressed for months. In her head she couldn't get around the fact that a 'bit' of her had been left behind at the hospital and she felt almost bereft! She did get better though and didn't need anti d's.

Or perhaps you were very worried about having the operation and now it's all over with a good result, you feel relief but in a more empty way?

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DiscoFever · 01/01/2008 11:49

I had ovarian cysts removed and i was absolutely terrified of having op. the consultant had warned me that i could lose one or both ovaries which i found hard to get my head round. I didnt lose any in the end and am v.relieved.

The whole experience scared the hell out of me - especially being expected to walk in to the operating theatre as opposed to going in on a bed - that is stuck in my mind. it was harrowing.

My dh is being brilliant but is getting frustrated with me and even insinuating that i am being selfish by being depressed. I am trying hard to be happy but inside i feel black.

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luciemule · 01/01/2008 13:32

Your DP perhaps just thinks that now the op is over, it's all good and back to normal but you're obviously feeling down.

Perhaps you could go to the GP but hopefully after the mental stress of what you described pre-op the exhaustion of that will reduce and the depression will lift soon.

Hope you feel a bit better soon.

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DiscoFever · 01/01/2008 18:49

luciemule thanks. i feel alot more positive today and dh has taken dd out for the afternoon so i can have some breathing space. its been lovely being on my own with the dog!

I think the mental stress is still there and will go to see GP if it continues into next week.

thanks for help. xx