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What Causes Loss Of Appetite And Loss Of Interest In Everything After Removing The Pancreas?

I had half of my pancreas removed three yrs ago at the University of Indiana, I have never gotten my strength back. I do not like a variety of foods that I loved before the surgery. Also, I have lost interest in most everything I did before, s/a my church, visiting people, going out, etc. could you tell me what I should do?
Wed, 21 Dec 2016
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Hi dear
I have gone through your question and understood your concern.

In my opinion your problem is Post traumatic stress disorder or post-operative stress disorder.
Some patients even if they recover physically, their mental health suffers and they experience sadness,lost of interest in everything they did before surgey, fatigue or anxiety--all of which are symptoms of post-operative depression.

Depression following surgery is a frequent occurrence.It can be credited to a number of physical factors after an operation, including reactions to anesthesia and narcotic painkillers, pain and discomfort, or an undetermined biological process.

Patients experiencing post-operative depression may need medical or psychological treatment to recover.

So my advice for you is to consult a Psychiatrist and/or a psychologist because you need support to recover.

Hope i have answer to your questions.If you have further questions,i will be happy to help.(you can ask me at HealthCareMagic at my private link: bit.do/hcm-Dr-Xhardo.)
Wish you good health.
Dr.Xhardo
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What Causes Loss Of Appetite And Loss Of Interest In Everything After Removing The Pancreas?

Hi dear I have gone through your question and understood your concern. In my opinion your problem is Post traumatic stress disorder or post-operative stress disorder. Some patients even if they recover physically, their mental health suffers and they experience sadness,lost of interest in everything they did before surgey, fatigue or anxiety--all of which are symptoms of post-operative depression. Depression following surgery is a frequent occurrence.It can be credited to a number of physical factors after an operation, including reactions to anesthesia and narcotic painkillers, pain and discomfort, or an undetermined biological process. Patients experiencing post-operative depression may need medical or psychological treatment to recover. So my advice for you is to consult a Psychiatrist and/or a psychologist because you need support to recover. Hope i have answer to your questions.If you have further questions,i will be happy to help.(you can ask me at HealthCareMagic at my private link: bit.do/hcm-Dr-Xhardo.) Wish you good health. Dr.Xhardo