Is it normal to have severe depression and anxiety after Tummy tuck surgery?

May 27, 2015
Asked By:JJ6866 in Provo, UT

It's been 4 weeks since my tummy tuck surgery. Physically I'm doing well.....healing nicely. Mentally I'm not doing very well. Now I'm experiencing severe depression and anxiety. I don't want to be alone and I feel like crying all the time. Is this common after a surgery like this and if so what can I do about it. I feel so hopeless when I should be feeling so happy.

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May 29, 2015

Answer: Depression and Anxiety

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Jaime Perez, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 29, 2015

Answer: Depression and Anxiety

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Jaime Perez, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 28, 2015

Answer: Is it normal to have severe depression and anxiety after tummy tuck surgery?

Steven L. Ringler, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 28, 2015

Answer: Is it normal to have severe depression and anxiety after tummy tuck surgery?

Steven L. Ringler, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 26, 2019

Answer: Depression after tummy tuck surgery can occur.

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May 26, 2019

Answer: Depression after tummy tuck surgery can occur.

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