Hi Everyone
Well, saw my surgeon yesterday with the intention of finally booking my surgery ( 1 level fusion and 1 level disc replacement) but have had to delay it because I have just started Lexapro for my depression and anxiety disorder.
I know compared to the rest of you it seems a tiny op but the amount of pain Im in from my scoli, degenerated and bulging discs is very debilitating.
has anyone been on antidepressants before and during surgery? I think with my history I'll be on them long term but I ve read you need to stop them a week before surgery due to their bleeding tendency. My surgeon says I have up to a year to play with before it becomes urgent but Im concerned that the ongoing pain is just going to feed the stress of waiting. Im in such a low mood right now I don't know what to do with myself. Thanks for listening.
Take Care
Cathy
Well, saw my surgeon yesterday with the intention of finally booking my surgery ( 1 level fusion and 1 level disc replacement) but have had to delay it because I have just started Lexapro for my depression and anxiety disorder.
I know compared to the rest of you it seems a tiny op but the amount of pain Im in from my scoli, degenerated and bulging discs is very debilitating.
has anyone been on antidepressants before and during surgery? I think with my history I'll be on them long term but I ve read you need to stop them a week before surgery due to their bleeding tendency. My surgeon says I have up to a year to play with before it becomes urgent but Im concerned that the ongoing pain is just going to feed the stress of waiting. Im in such a low mood right now I don't know what to do with myself. Thanks for listening.
Take Care
Cathy
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