Depression after breast augmentation surgery? Is it normal to have mood swings after the surgery?

August 3, 2017
Asked By:gwynn11 in Asbury Park, NJ

I had also suffered from depression and anxiety. I had my surgery last Wednesday and came back to work as a hairdresser this past Tuesday. The pain is awful but I stay and push through my 10 hour days. I'm feeling more depressed and anxious than normal though. Should I still be in a lot of pain where the incisions are?Am I able to take xanax on top of the pain meds I have been given? Thank you in advance!

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