Post-Operative "Depression"

After surgery, it is completely natural to have a couple of 'low' days. Many patients experience periods of sadness and anxiety during the recovery period. It is possible to start to second guess if you made the right decision to have surgery.

Also, you may have expected to feel and look better immediately but instead after surgery you will have some bruising and swelling and what we define as the 'ugly' days! These feeling are completely normal, they don't last for long, and you are not alone in your feelings.

You may experience a period of depression or marked sadness after your surgery due to the anesthesia or medications. Added to the fact that you will probably be bedridden, bruised and swollen (depending on the type of surgery you have had).  The period of adrenaline prior to surgery will now be gone, so some people are left feeling flat after the anticipation stress is gone.

Every person differs with their pain and discomfort, but generally,most people will have a hard couple of days immediately after surgery, just remember that soon it will be over and you will be looking a million dollars and it will all be worth it.

There are some remedies that can help you get on your feet and feel better again. Drinking plenty of water helps greatly with recovery, as does the herbal supplement "Arnica".

Finally, just being aware that you will go through these feelings will make you better able to cope in the difficult first days, so if you feel depressed, understanding that this is a "natural" phase of the healing process may help you to cope with this
emotional state.

It is important to keep things in perspective and prepare your mind and understand that this is just a low that you are going through temporarily. If you need extra support, speak with the Customer Service representative assigned to you.  They understand and will help you through it.