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Posted by suebird on May 6, 2007, at 18:24:14
I had emergency gallbladder surgery back in the begaining of April I came home and two days later I went back into the hospital with coltitis and was i the hospital for and extra four days then came home a few days later I came down with anxiety and depression I was doing better but now im doing worse again i've been on Paxil and clonzapam for about 4 yrs and have been doing fine sice this surgery now they upped thye clonzapam and added wellbutrin I just started the wellbutrin 100 mgs for 3 days then on the 4th days p-doc and wants me to upped it to 200mgs with all the other meds, Can having this surgery cause complacations like this. Will I get back to normal soon Thank you Suebird
Posted by madeline on May 8, 2007, at 8:34:55
In reply to need help, posted by suebird on May 6, 2007, at 18:24:14
In my opinion, any surgery, no matter how routine, has effects far beyond just the "physical".
In fact, any acute illness (such as emergent gall bladder "attack") can have lasting effects on our mental well being.
Surgery/illness really can rob us of our sense of control and can let us feel as though we are powerless over our bodies. Not only that, but I am convinced that the sedation can disrupt normal brain chemistry for a long time in some people.
Also, removal of your gall bladder can change the way you digest and absorb foods which can also lead to symptoms.
My best advice would be to talk about what happened to you and let both your body and mind heal.
It may take some time, but you will recover.
Maddie
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