Did you have post surgery depression?

[kayarm213]

I think so far this is what worries me the most. I'm already going through days where I think "Do I really need to do this?" Then the next day I'm pumped up and totally excited for it. Just little moments of being scared I suppose. Anyway, that has me worried I'll be depressed after the surgery or have the "I want to rip these out of my chest!" feelings. So, how did it go post-surgery for you as far as depression goes?

[eliza12]

I just wanted to explain why I voted that I had a really rough time. The first time I got implants (10 years ago) I hadn't thought about it for very long - it was more of an impulse thing. I actually was a 32B, and really didn't "need" to do anything, but I thought a little more fullness up top would would make me happy. Unfortunately, at the time most people were not getting 200 cc's, but more like 500 ccs, and my plastic surgeon was certain that I would be unhappy with such a small size; he convinced me to go larger than I had initially wanted and also have me HPs. Anyway, it was a shock for me, especially because it wasn't something that I had wanted for a long time or even thought through. That's partly why I waited so long for a redo - I wanted to really, really think it through. By the time I did it, I had realistic expectations, and I can now say that I am finally very happy. So I guess the point of my story is that as long as you have thought it through and have researched it (I wish I had read this forum a long time ago!) you will be happy.

[yasminv1]

I had mostly positive thoughts during breast augmentation PO. I had a couple days here and there of pain and back muscle discomfort and would cry asking why I had made myself go through. Here I am a little over a year after breast augmentation going through somewhat of the same process due to having a mastectomy..and I tell you it is rough and more painful than breast augmentation but pushing myself through it because I know having boobies again is totally worth the pain!

[Horizon41]

Originally Posted by eliza12

I just wanted to explain why I voted that I had a really rough time. The first time I got implants (10 years ago) I hadn't thought about it for very long - it was more of an impulse thing. I actually was a 32B, and really didn't "need" to do anything, but I thought a little more fullness up top would would make me happy. Unfortunately, at the time most people were not getting 200 cc's, but more like 500 ccs, and my plastic surgeon was certain that I would be unhappy with such a small size; he convinced me to go larger than I had initially wanted and also have me HPs. Anyway, it was a shock for me, especially because it wasn't something that I had wanted for a long time or even thought through. That's partly why I waited so long for a redo - I wanted to really, really think it through. By the time I did it, I had realistic expectations, and I can now say that I am finally very happy. So I guess the point of my story is that as long as you have thought it through and have researched it (I wish I had read this forum a long time ago!) you will be happy.

Yes gotta agree with the post above we all need to be sure and think thru what we are doing to know we are going to be happy I had wanted breast for years but never thought the dream would come true))

[CALily]

I was very down at first but as soon as the pain started going away so did the sadness and any feelings of regret.

[CosmoJay]

I voted yes...and still going through it. I'm 14 days PO and still depressed and wish I would have never done it. My boobs were ok b4, nothing special but at least I was happy and not in pain 24/7. I'm hoping it gets better soon. I just thought I would wake up with beautiful big boobs...have a week of pain and then be fine. But its been hell for me. I wish I was like the other girls who have had a really good experience. I hav 4 children and a baby I can't lift. I just feel so guilty for doing this. I hope you have a better experience. Good luck!

[Sandite]

I had more anxiety than depression. There for a week or so every time I went out in public I started having anxiety attacks, really weird & unexpected. The first one was out of the blue, so then they were from worrying it was going to happen again. It was tough, but you have to push through it & thats when things start getting better.

[kah]

Mine was mainly upset by the size, upset b/c it felt like I gained a ton of weight, little things like that. Once they started to drop and the bloating went away, I started feeling normal again. Good luck!

[Barbara Ann]

I voted yes, but it went away quickly. I had a moment or two before surgery wondering what I was getting myself in for, should I spend the $, will they look good, etc. Then around day 2 or 3, I felt like a freak and though I don't remember regretting it, I was wondering what have I done to myself. As most of you have seen my video, mine were so high, hard and square and I thought they would never look normal. JBI was such a blessing during that time with girls telling me it was all normal.

I think it's also wise to prepare your caretaker that you might experience the blues. They can help you stay positive. Just keep telling yourself what you are feeling is only temporary.

[CAINAZ]

I voted other and I'll tell you why. I totally went through the "why am I doing this" thing beforehand and it was because of my extremely conservative upbringing. I wrestled with the decision for so long, but I was definately unhappy the way I was. It was seriously affecting my relationship with my DH because I was so self-conscious and felt horrible about myself, even though I had just lost 48lbs. I found the courage and strength to get past it all and went through with it. I was so excited! I was so happy about it all. I did have the blues a bit, but it was more about anxiety that people would find out (because we didn't tell anyone) and because of inactivity and things not getting done around my house. I have 4 kids and I was really restricted for over 4 weeks.

At 3 months post-opI had a complication, but it was minor. I was a bit emotional over it all, but got past it.

2 years later, we went back in for a revision to fix my lift and give me more size. This time, I have felt great. The pain is nothing like the first time and now when I am down, it's because of my restrictions. Even though I feel great, I still have to be careful and follow my PS's instructions. The kids don't know this time around (we did it while they were all at summer camp) and so I can't let on when I am down. I also worry myself to death over complications. I worry that my body will reject stitches again and I'll have to give up these beautiful breasts. I would seriously be so devastated. My PS will be out of town for a couple weeks on vacation and I am really worried that something will happen when he is not here. Last time, the second stitch had to come out when he was in Italy on vacation. A back-up PS had to remove it. I'm scared of going through anything without him. Every little twinge makes me nervous. I am constantly inspecting my incisions. Ahhh, its emotional for sure.

I think that (unless it's a size issue) most of the blues are due to pain meds, inactivity, anxiety over complications, etc. I was never like, "What have I done to myself" although I was severely damaged to begin with, so anything was an improvement.

[txscootergrrrl]

I voted yes, but now mostly positive....I really think it is the drugs in your system and the anxiety about having a totally new body that screws with your head. I have wanted a breast augmentation for over half my life, but never had the money or opportunity to do it. most of my friends have had it done for years, and they warned me not to go too big. a couple even mentioned they wished they hadn't done it. so I knew going in that it wasn't just sunshine and happiness on the other side. I had 350s put in, but that was after a LOT of debate, I almost went 300, because I am terrified of being a D....I am 6 days PO and think I am a small C...hoping that when they drop I will be about the same, not much bigger. As long as you think about WHY you want the surgery and you are realistic about the results and the progress, you should be fine...I look at it like being pregnant....I hated being pregnant, was sick for 7 months...but it is a journey, it is over and the results are a fantastic, (pain in the butt sometimes) child...so is a breast augmentation, it takes MONTHS to develop into beautiful ta-tas, with lots of pain and discomfort thrown in.

good luck!

[Poe]

Well, I never had the, "I want to rip these out of my chest!" feeling but I did have the booby blues for a few weeks!! I still have moments when I'm like DANG can't I just get back to normal already!! But a few moments later, it passes and I start feeling good again. I think for many of us, anytime there is a major change we go through a process of grief and loss(even though we are gaining not losing lol) it's normal. And theres always pharmaceuticals if all else fails!!

[Rosebud11]

I am only 7 days post op. I'm a pretty happy go lucky person and bounce back from illness, surgery quite easily. But I am also a worrier. I haven't really felt any blues...sometimes for a few hours because I think I may not be big enough. The pain for me has not been much. I just get upset because I am so independent and it is very HUMBLING for me to ask for help. My dog was sick the week before my breast augmentation but got him into emergency vet and on meds and he got better. Today was my first day back at work and when I got home my dog had gotten sick again. I am a single mother to an 11 year old boy. My little boy tried to help a little but I can't lift the dog (he's only 12 lbs) and do that much, so I had to break down to call my Dad for help. I just hate doing that and that is what gets me down. Plus my house is a mess too and that bugs me. Its just hard not being able to do much and then I think that I do too much and worry because I might have harmed something. My PS is also going on vacation pretty soon and I don't want anything to happen while he is gone.

[CAINAZ]

My PS is also going on vacation pretty soon and I don't want anything to happen while he is gone.

Right there with ya! I'll be worried the entire time he is gone.

[LJM123]

I voted yes and I am still going through it. It has been so bad for me lately. I am wishing they were bigger and i wish they were still sitting high! I think I've just gotten so used to them. I also got chicken pox at the same time as my breast augmentation and they are taking FOREVER to go away- over a month now. I'm not supposed to expose the chicken pox to the sun because of scarring so I also feel like I havent been able to fully enjoy my new boobies. Instead of looking in the mirror and feeling happy. All I see are these ugly chicken pox. So I guess my situation is a special circumstance and hopefully I'll be feeling happier soon.

[YummyAsian]

i had a really great support system and was able to really rest. my significant other took the week off post breast augmentation to really take care of me. there were normal feelings of worry about complications, and nerbvousness of "will my boobs be perfect?!" overall, i never really hit any kind of depression.

[*starkarros*]

I think it's completely normal to have up and down thoughts about this...it's a big event in your life and your body will look different...some may get "franken" boobs, some not...but as the body heals and the breasts start taking on the "normal" look everything's all good ~ I didn't have any post op blues...I just couldn't wait to get out and shop

[NuggetNoodle]

i think my only issues were BEFORE my breast augmentation... I would get all anxious thinking about how I would never have my own little boobs again. I cried multiple times and got alllll sentimental! but then, when I woke up from my breast augmentation, I was crying with happiness! so... from then on its been wonderful. I only wish I went a little bigger, but I never struggled with boobie blues or depression, thank goodness.

[Phoebe2009]

Personally, I'm so thrilled to finally have boobies! There has been no second thoughts or post surgery depression for me