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Depression and hip op

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marilyn_92910
marilyn_92910

Has anyone suffered with feeling very low 2 weeks after hip op my first hip op I didn't feel tearful but this one has made me feel tearful if I feel like it on Monday I will make appt with Dr

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  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 marilyn_92910

    Posted

    I had a good cry on a couple of days, when I had been home for about a week. Felt better afterwards and did nor cry again, apart from with frustration!
  • gillian18780
    gillian18780 marilyn_92910

    Posted

    It seems to be very common with this operation (probably with many other too I suspect). Hang in there, it does pass.
  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK marilyn_92910

    Posted

    Only when I was told I would have to go through it all again in January as the ceramic insert is out of place  crycrycry.

    Graham

  • sue1957Geo
    sue1957Geo marilyn_92910

    Posted

    Yea feel rwally sad today and dont know why, just burst into tears for no reason. I Am two weeks in and somedays feel really good and  days like today feel useless. Glad i am not alone 
    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK sue1957Geo

      Posted

      We all get good and bad days.

      ​You are never alone, weare all here for you, 24x7.

      Graham

  • deborah26839
    deborah26839 marilyn_92910

    Posted

    Yes, post operative blues very common, takes about 3 months and I think more common if you had GA. Hang in there does get better, I had it too. Of course if too bad seem medical attention but just know you will get better. I had to make myself go, I was starting to get agoraphobia, so make yourself get out and do things, I also took a quarter of xanax, just took the edge off without knocking me out.
  • isabelle40781
    isabelle40781 marilyn_92910

    Posted

    I wa like that with the first one but in great spirits the second time around. The hippie blues are very normal and will pas. Just be patient.
  • SJCabes
    SJCabes marilyn_92910

    Posted

    Hello

    I was very tearful and had panic attacks for the first 4 weeks. It was so out of character for me that I just didn't know what was happening to me. I am now 8 weeks post op and feeling like myself again.

    It will get better so hang on in there.

    Take care

    Sarah x

  • june_29646
    june_29646 marilyn_92910

    Posted

    hi Marilyn I have had lots of operations and with a general anaesthetic I often get post operative depression the spinal left me feeling not quite as bad.  Would have a word with your doctor if you still feel down it doesn't last but sometimes we need a little help 
  • Joycy
    Joycy marilyn_92910

    Posted

    Hi Marilyn, yes indeed I did and sometimes still do feel very low post op. I feel that more people should be made aware of the enormity of going thru hip replacement as I certainly was very blasé beforehand. I saw GP st about your stage and was prescribed Amitryptyline low dose as this ticked several boxes, low mood, sleep and nerve pain at night. It is very well used and known to be perfectly safe and non addictive. I believe the low mood is due to the physical assault on the body, together with loss of mobility, independence and confidence. But that's just me. I'm generally feeling a lot better but not yet back to how I was. I hope this helps?

    Jo x

    • marilyn_92910
      marilyn_92910 Joycy

      Posted

      I seem to be sleeping well I think it is a combination of things because on 25/1 it will be 2 years since our eldest daughter died suddenly and have tried to get in touch with grandson but his father is ignoring our texts so I will do what I did last year is just send a argos card so he can buy himself something and as you say it's what we have been through with our bodies, if I may I will pm you with my phone no perhaps we could have a chat xx
    • june_29646
      june_29646 Joycy

      Posted

      I totally agree with you joycy have had many operations but this one really knocked the stuffing out of me i am six weeks in and i know it will get easier but feel as if it's taking forever 
  • Stephie52
    Stephie52 marilyn_92910

    Posted

    I am 4 weeks post op. Felt very tearful after about a week for a couple of days. Then last week had a good cry. Felt better afterwards. Takes time to get back to normal after a major operation. Stay positive.
  • ginger54698
    ginger54698 marilyn_92910

    Posted

    The first 2-3 weeks I did feel a bit depressed-prop being stuck inside and homebound.. I would actually have panic attacks late at night thinking about what I would do if there was an earthquake or other emergency. It helped to listen to music or read the blogs.... Sitting outside in the sun a little each day helped too! Be well !
    • marilyn_92910
      marilyn_92910 ginger54698

      Posted

      I think our weather being cold wet windy, and being stuck in doors doesn't help, I have been doing my Christmas cards writing letters I find when I get up from sitting that the muscle is tight and my left cheek on bum feels a bit numb lol xx
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