Reply #109: My understanding of his condition

[Duppers]

is that it was post-op depression. It took some meds and a few months for him to feel "not fragile."

The only way I, personally, can relate is that I had a similar feeling/depression after a life threatening event in my life---not surgery though. I've been through 4 surgeries just fine, one of which was for an aneurysm. Happy to be alive, yet shaken about how dang vulnerable we all are, as if the gravity of the situation suddenly hits ya.

Perhaps it was related to trying to cope with having to be careful during recovery...a wee bit similar to PTSD perhaps.

Hope they give you a pump to administer your own pain juice. :) I always enjoyed that...and the rest. After one surgery when my son was small little tyrant, I wanted to stay in the hospital. ;)

I hope your stay is comfortable and your nurses are kind & gentle. And don't let the gravity get ya down, as if it stands a chance with you! ;)

Bestest to you!

Here's a card for ya:
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:)