My brother had open heart surgery 8 months ago and has been severely depressed since then? Can anyone help us?
Joseph Heinzmann Please discuss this with the cardiologist. Some BP meds can affect patients in this way.
Marie Myers Depression after cardiac surgery is not uncommon. As Joseph said, have your brother discuss this wit ... Read more
Marie Myers Depression after cardiac surgery is not uncommon. As Joseph said, have your brother discuss this with his cardiologist or primary doctor at once. there are many good ways of treating this, including talk therapy and medications. I hope he gets the help he needs!
Susan Lynn Suzie - I'm sorry to read about your brother's depression and he's fortunate to have a concerned sist ... Read more
Susan Lynn Suzie - I'm sorry to read about your brother's depression and he's fortunate to have a concerned sister like you. I agree with Joseph and Marie about discussing his depression with his physician. He might also find a site like this one helpful. Sometimes it helps to talk to someone else who's been there. It's also very healing to help someone else who needs support during their own journey. We all get by with a little help from our friends at Heart Valve Surgery.com
Lena Afanaseva In my hospital (VA, Fairfax) offers group meeting once a month, I believe now it’s online. Support ... Read more
Lena Afanaseva In my hospital (VA, Fairfax) offers group meeting once a month, I believe now it’s online. Support classes, for people who went through such a big surgery…. It’s can really help!
Dave Raynor Yes...Take him to 6 flags and go on every ride!!!
I am from: Manalapan, NJ
