post surgery issues/sudden depression???

hi,
im now 7 weeks post op from TT and arm lift, i lost 74.5kgs and needed excess skin removed i was due to return to work 2.5 weeks after surgery but recovery took a little longer, once i was due to do back i found out i had internal bleeding and a nasty infection, ended up back in hospital and had another surgery.. last monday i went back to work and i now have a new position at work due to people leaving etc.. but since monday i cry at the drop of hat { im far from a cryer}, no appitite, have a constant sick feeling in my tummy, and feel on edge, not sleeping.. my dr recons its post surgery depression and wants me on meds - but i dont really want to as my body is still jammed packed with medications... but i also cant go thru like this.. im not me im not anything. i know my body is healing but im struggling with the let it go and ill get over it vers take the pills and feel better, ive never in my life had depression issues.... anyone else had this who can help??

I think we go into medical procedures with high expectations. Then when things don't go the way we expected it disappoints, scares, and depressed us. I know I had high expectations after my shoulder surgery. I was overwhelmed by the healing process.

I think talking to someone about the doubts and fears could help. Maybe ask your dr about a therapist to talk to for now. Taking an antidepressant doesn't mean you will always need it. There is situational depression and that may be what you are going through. There's no shame in it.

Remember it takes your body a long time to heal. Take it easy on yourself. Those expectations that you had aren't realistic. That doesn't mean you won't get better. It just takes time and patience.

If the depression is interfering with your daily life then a medication could be a huge help. It doesn't have to be permanent. If going to a therapist is enough to make you feel capable of doing the things that you need to do then an antidepressant isn't necessary. Just remember depression can cause you to do badly at work, lose friends, and quit taking care of yourself. None of these are good and if taking an antidepressant keeps you from those problems then it is worth it.

I would follow your doctors advice, you have been through an awful lot and live change with the weight loss.

Give yourself a break.

Peace and courage
Trina