Depression/ Moodiness After Tummy Tuck

asked 1 year ago by 760433anon in St. Louis
Latest answer by Robert Brueck, MD
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I had a tummy tuck 2 1/2 weeks. It has gone much better than I expected and I assume I will be delighted with the end result. In the past few days I have been very easy to upset, sad, crying over stupid stuff and "flying off the handle" in a manner that is very unusual for me. I have to return to work(tough job) and really feel that I need another week or two go get myself together- but this is not an option. Does any of this make any sense and do you have any suggestions that might help?

11 answers to Depression/ Moodiness After Tummy Tuck

Moody after tummy tuck

It is not unusual to be moody or the like after cosmetic surgery.It takes a period of adjustment.Many of my facelift patients feel this way.It too will pass.

Robert Brueck, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon

Mood changes after surgery.

What you are going through is not uncommon. Having surgery changes so many things in our lives - sleep disruption, stress, anxiety, postoperative pain, pain medication, and uncertainty of outcome. This can lead to mood swings and changes in how we respond to everyday occurrences. The important thing is to discuss these symptoms with your surgeon. Surgery is a major event in our lives and our minds cope with this change in many different ways. It is not unusual. However, if these symptoms do... more

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Blue Mood

760433anon in St. Louis, I have had several patients whom having undergone very successful surgery, reported several weeks afterwards that they were quite depressed, lethargic, and just not theirselves. In effect, they were quite blue. Though we were never able to directly identify the cause, it was probably a combination of the stress of surgery, their anesthetic, and their postoperative medications. In all cases this resolved but it did take as long as a month. This... more

Marc Schneider, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon

Post surgical depression is real

There are a number of things that can contribute to post surgical depression including some medications, hormone disruption, lack of sleep, pain and, for you, the anxiety of returning to a difficult job before you are ready. Talk to your surgeon. He/she will have seen other patients in the same situation and be able to direct you. What you are going through is tough. Help is out there. Reach out for it soon.

Lori H. Saltz, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.ljcsc.com

Post surgery blues are temporary

We actually have a diagram in our patient information packet describing the types of mood changes that can occur, and patients who experience a case of the blues then know it is normal and temporary. However, it is normally done sooner than 2 1/2 weeks postop, so perhaps there are other factors in your case. If you are used to exercising and can't get back to your routine yet, for example, that might be contributing. Anxiety over returing to a tough job when you don't feel ready... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Depression and moodiness after tummy tuck, but back to work

There are so many causes of moodiness and frustration after a tummy tuck. Facing the facts though, after two weeks you just now are feeling 'normal' though life is not. The house is a mess, the kids out of control, your spouse went back to work a week ago with no help at home, the medication is messing with your mind, you aren't sleeping well yet,things look good though you are not ready for the red carpet, AND its time to go back to work. Not just time, you HAVE to... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Post Surgery Depression

Post surgery depression is not common but does happen. You should address your issues with your surgeon for evaluation and treatment and possible referral if needed. Good Luck. You will feel better.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

Depression Following Surgery

This is something that should be addressed by your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Please contact him/her to discuss your concerns with how you are feeling following your surgery. Best wishes!

Christine Sullivan, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Depression/ Moodiness After Tummy Tuck

"POST COSMETIC SURGERY DEPRESSION" can occur a few weeks after the operation. Call your surgeon to discuss or to be treated. From MIAMI DR. Darryl j. Blinski

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Moodiness after surgery

It is not unheard of at all. We see it frequently and have no real explanation. We do know that medications given at surgery can interfere with your usual "status quo." Steroids are sometimes given in surgery for a variety of reasons. These can throw off your usual hormonal cycle as can just the stress of surgery and recovery. So we see it happen, don't know why and it goes away. Just stay in close contact with your doctor about any of your... more

Byron D. Poindexter, MD
Reston Plastic Surgeon

Pain medications can cause mood alterations.

This may be caused by the pain medications you have been taking. Surgery will not cause mood swings. Since you are planning to return to work, the pain medications should be replaced with a non narcotic.