crying jags

[brenda191]

After pacemaker surgery, is it common to have mood swings including crying jags?

[brenda191]

I had a pacemaker implanted 4 weeks ago- having worked out daily for the last 2 years and watching my diet, this came as a shock to me and my doctors- My doctor suggested a cognitive behavior approach since I always like to have as much information as possible. My birthday is tomorrow so that may add to the emotional swings- anyway, thanks for your responses.

[brenda191]

Thanks for your response- my doctor suggested trying a cognitive behavior approach- since i always like to understand things.

[is_something_wrong]

I'm not sure if it's relevant - but my dad had a ACB/CABG (bypass surgery) and doctors said depressions and crying were normal the first weeks after surgery.

Who knows, maybe the same goes for pacemakers?

[Jerry_NJ]

Below is what I posted before finding the current tread.  I have subsequently deleted the other thread to which I was the only responder.  What I said there was in the context of that post.

--Begin quote
" I do not have a pacemaker and can not speak from any personal experience, however can say I have never read a post here expressing such a problem.  

Speaking way above my knowledge, I'd say it seems reasonable that any difficulty in life that causes stress/anxiety/depression (an one, combination, or all) can cause "crying jags".  

Have you recently had a pacemaker implanted? "
--- end quote

The people I know, two currently, who have pacemakers have not expressed any concern about emotional difficulties, or any other difficulties.  We all respond differently and that is all right.  I think some anxiety or other help could be of value.  My wife takes anxiety and depression meds and some of them took a number of days to become effective.  I think it was the depression one, but not sure.  I comment on this here only to say I know they can help many people.

[brenda191]

I only received 1 response that I in turn responded to- can you resend- thanks.

[brenda191]

Thanks for your response- I am seeing my primary care doctor- today- I am taking small amounts of an anxiety drug now but perhaps I need something different- My pacemaker is one month old- the surgery looks good but the emotional part is a big surprise- somehow surgens often  think that once they have done their job well, there is nothing more to explain- appreciate your input.

[brenda191]

thanks so much for your comment- could you explain further how your response has been similar to mine-- do you have a pacemaker- if so how long ago did you get one- My incision looks very good- it is 1 month today- my mother died 6 weeks ago- she was a very horrible person to deal with - don't know if all these circumstances go together but can you tell me this crying will stop? Thanks for your help.

[Jerry_NJ]

I responded to your other similar post before reading the response to this one.  It seems my reaction is similar to what you have gotten here.

I will leave the other post active for a brief period and then delete it if nothing else is added as you have inputs on this post.

[rilesnic]

Hi!  I saw your posts but don't have much personal knowledge with pacemeakers.  I can say that any type of heart surgery can cause bouts of anxiety/depression.  Are you taking any meds for anxiety or depression? I think anytime we have to change our lifestyle and have to come to terms with the fact that we can't do the same things we could before, that causes some of us to get down.  Please let your doctor know ASAP, if you haven't already, about how you are feeling.  Please keep us posted...Best to you.