Depressed after corpectomy and disectomy fusion

Oh Sandra, I feel for you, it's always easier in hospital where you have lots of support and encouragement, and everyone is so busy and encouraging.

Of course you're going to feel down and depressed when you get back to the reality of home life. No matter how good your family are, it's a bit like coming back from holiday---though I'm not suggesting what you've been through is a holiday.

It's different, and all the positivity is gone. You'll pick up next week, and feel a bit more free when you get rid of the collar, although you'll feel weaker at first when you lose the support.

I had a spinal fusion a long time ago, and was so miserable and fed up, I know how you feel.

Things will slowly fall into place and you'll sort out your feelings, just give it time.

Good luck with your recovery.x.

I Laura, I feel bad to hear for you are going thru, I'm in there too, 2 years ago I had a spinal lumbar fusion and I got a different pain, so for a year got pain medications and finally I went for the spinal cord stimulator , still in pain but is about 60% better, I was working before but now I'm in disability , I refused to take no more Norco , but I feel like you some days depress, with anxiety . I'm taking now  diazepam and help me sleep better and with the depression , read your bible will help you and have faith .

 Better  days will come. Wish you the best . I will have you in my prayers.

Do not give up, keep looking pain ,depression relief.

Sending you blessings.

Dina 

 

Hi Sandra. I had two level discectomy and fusion and hit the bottom after a few weeks. I am usually 60miles an hour or asleep... So been unable to do anything and feeling so isolated was horrid. I found doing something when I was allowed up even standing at back door for some sunlight and fresh air helped. I had to reach out for company as the visits had dried up a bit. I found something I can do under my restrictions that gave a sense of achievement. Hope you lift soon xxx

It isn't unusual to be depressed after surgery.   You were the center of attention and the attention was to get you well, all that encouragement.  You get home, you are alone, and you are in charge of your recovery.   It never goes fast enough when we are the patient.   One always thinks they should do more".  Your expectation are high in the beginning, and when results do not match, depression ensues.   It is important to get up everyday, get dressed and concentrate on your positives.  If you find yourself not getting out of bed everyday, not moving forward, call that Doctor back.   Yes the meds take 3-4 weeks to get optimum blood levels.  Good luck,

Terr

Sandra,

I feel you I had the Nevro implanted back in Sept of 15 and a revision in April, I feel like it's hopeless I'm miserable they keep changing my settings and I feel so terrible yesterday and today I hurt everywhere and I just don't want to do anything my rep has me on a schedule every 2 days changing settings and I'm in so much pain I want to scream they just don't know how much pain they put you through its a downer, I also had a fusion on my neck and felt the same thing so down couldn't do anything just take it slow and you will get I it of your funk

Keep us updated on your road to recovery

Take baby steps

Cynthia ( cindy)