Is there such a thing as Post Surgical Depression?

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Hi to all! I am 15 month after my bi-level fusion, roRAB, screws, bone stimulator ... and still have to leave with a lot of pain every single day! 4 month after surgery i was told that it was a big one and it neeRAB time to recover, same thing 8 month later and now what? I am not able to leave my normal life, not able to go back to work, not able to excersise at all; forget about all the above: i would be happy to just take a walk, just to seat for a prolong time or to do something around the house without screaming from pain at the end of the day. I always had such a great attitude, always saw the light at the end of the tunnel - no i am not sure if i still have it or not? How long should i wait to get better? Why now i feel more pain than 6 month ago? I know that we don't have to loose hope, but honestly you get tired from unknowing what to expect, from not leaving your life at fullest.
Anyway, let just hope for the best and that tomorrow will bring us all a relieve... ALL THE BEST TO ALL OF YOU! I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL! MY HEART IS WITH YOU!
Moldova
 
Hi Dee, I am sorry that you are feeling this way. But that said I feel the exact same way but I have a diagonses.
What feels bad? Where is the pain? I am not a doctor I just know what is going on with me. My surgery was July 19th. I will never be able to work agian. I am worse off then before surgery. I made the choice to have the 2 level fusion with hardware done to make my life better. I am 44 years old. My children are in college. I have been married for 25years. This is supposed to be the best time of my life. I have lost all of my frienRAB except one and she is still around because she suffers from chronic pain as well. I wake up every day and wonder if my husband will come home to me. If he didn't I would not blame him one bit. So yes you can suffer from depression. I am not being treated I have said things to all of my doctors. No one really listens. Try and talk to your doctor and see about something that may help you. I know sunshine helps me. I have to drag myself out but i do feel a little better if I go out and get some sun and air.
Take care and sorry for the long post.
Barbara
 
I just called surgeons office and they are getting me in Thurs. My doctor is out of town and its the firt available appt. They are asking another doc if i should also have an ultrasound since my feet are swollen too. Wish me luck.
 
I had read something about not taking the omega 3 fish oil stuff after surgery or before fusion!!! But, I don't remeraber where, so ask before you use that.
 
Dee, what did Dr. G tell you? I am seeing my original surgeon in Indpls., he is on the NW side, which would not be a bad drive for you.

Hosta
 
yes. maybe. I had some pretty extensive back surgery a couple of months ago. Physically, I feel fantastic. I have absolutely no reason to be depressed. But psychologically I just haven't been myself since the surgery. I don't know if I would call it depression exactly, more like apathy perhaps.

Hope your pain is better now Dee.
 
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