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It does help to know that others understand. Yes, knowing the disease is not "cured" by the surgery can be a letdown. As long as I feel healthy I do OK. It is just when I actually feel ill that I struggle. My primary care phyician suggested talking to church family members on a regular basis, they don't quite "get it", but they do care. This group is the best support because even though we have different symptoms and reactions, usually someone will have been through a similar situation. This is the fifth consecutive day, and the depression is better, but I still feel physically drained. I think napping is in order. Sherbet and soda seem to help the most with spasms. Water and triscut (wheat crackers) are trouble.I do need to figure out what my limitations are, and not push myself. Thank you so much! Jolet45ride <brendacoyle@...> wrote: Cindi, Sorry to hear that you were affected by post-op depression, too! Like I mentioned earlier, I agree that it must be common after asurgery. I had jaw surgery 15 years ago and I remember almost 3 weekslater the depression hit me. I could hardly force myself to even getout of bed. Jo, I hope it helps to know that you're not alonein how you feel! Take care! in Michigan>> Hi Jo, you sound like I did a year and 1/2 ago. Post-opdepression> is a very normal thing. Not only is the whole disease depressing (and> possibly other factors in your life affected by the disease or not),but now> your body physically goes into a type of depression as it heals. > > Post op

depression most commonly hits 3-4 days after surgery, but itcan go> on much longer. I had a terrible Day 3 after my surgery and then itjust> sort of stuck. The spasms were the worst (are popsicles working?)and the> final realization that I would always have this disease had hit me full> force. > > It WILL get better. I do recommend calling your doctor or going to see> him/her (it can be your Family Doctor) and tell them that you are having> these problems. One of the beautiful things is that a low-dose of an> anti-depressant for a short time (be sure to wean off slowly!) willnot only> help remove the black cloud, it will help tremendously with spasms.In fact> since I went off Paxil CR, I very rarely have the spasms and when Ido feel> them coming, I can avert them with something from my bag of tricks! > > Please keep us

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