ok, hes really depressed and not eating. he keeps asking if we will remember him how he was, its like hes given up. he was better the week after sugary than he is now. hes really worring me. if anyone knows if this is normal please tell me so i stop worring. no smart anwsers please.
2006-10-23 14:22:27 · 8 answers · asked by dance_diva_wb_18 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
his physician does know. hes been in and out of the emergency room since the sugary.
2006-10-23 14:30:35 · update #1
My grandfather had the same surg and he didnt seem to have them effects
2006-10-23 14:25:56 · answer #1 · answered by Josh G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone I have known to have heart attacks or heart surgery goes through a depression after wards, that is expected and the physician should be made aware of it. Encouraging him to walk, even small walks and including him more than usual for a while would benefit him. It takes some people longer to appreciate the second chance at life for awhile after escaping death it seems. Don't let him isolate and give up.
2006-10-25 09:46:53 · answer #2 · answered by Hatem 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Youre grandpa is going thru what many people do after surgery, people often get depressed after surgery, part of this is from the medication and anesthesia they recieve and part from the body needing to readjust to the stress of an operation.
Give him love and support. He will feel better, it just takes awhile because he has been thru a lot.
You are a very nice grandaughter to be so concerned for him.
Wishing you and him the best.
2006-10-23 21:29:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes , yes and yes!! Depression is a very major issue for a lot of people after heart surgery. People that have this as a planned thing usually have a class that helps them understand everything they may go through afterwards. He needs to address this with his doc. Remember, this is normal!
2006-10-23 21:26:51 · answer #4 · answered by twildman22 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mom had a triple bypass in 2001at the age of 62 and it took her 3 years to get back to "normal". The 1st year was pretty ruff and she didn't want to do much. Then we got her a treadmill so she could exercise at home instead of going out and walking the streets(which she wouldn't do by herself and couldn't do in the winter months). The doctors told her to go to the gym and use their treadmill but she didn't like it down there.
If it helps go take your grandpa out for short walks at first. Then make them a little longer as he gets his strengh back up. He really needs to do his exercises if he wants to feel better.
Good Luck with your grandpa and I hope he gets feeling better soon!
2006-10-23 21:50:17 · answer #5 · answered by unicornfarie1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is very normal. Bypass surgery is devastating emotionally for alot people. Alot of patients feel forever changed after the surgery. They feel vulnerable and alot demonstrate severe signs of depression. This can be especially true in men. You should let his physician know.
2006-10-23 21:26:26 · answer #6 · answered by shaggindeb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having surgery like this is every bit as hard on the mind as it is the heart. You hit a point where you would rather die than deal with the pain and recovery. This will go away if he just stops feeling sorry for himself and gets off his butt. Getting up and moving is the key here.
2006-10-24 12:30:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be positive. Tell him he will be better than he's been in years when he is fully recovered. Talk about practical things you want to do with hi when he is well - like seeing a movie, etc..
2006-10-23 21:36:21 · answer #8 · answered by Shaken Not Stirred 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋