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Total Colectomy Links to Depression

Hey Everyone,

My name is Chris, and I'm new to this group. Thanks for having me. I had a total colectomy in 2005 and currently have a J-Pouch. Have had my fair share of hospitalizations and pouchitis, but basically have normalized with diet & exercise. One thing I've always had below the surface that I haven't been able to heal is my depression. I was diagnosed in 7th grade after getting UC. After my colectomy, I kinda lost a part of myself (literally lol) where I lost my sense of drive and lust for life, as well as my appreciation and feelings for things that were good. 

I've done a lot of fo work recently on my thoughts and making those healthier, but I was curious if anyone knows of any links to this type of surgery + depression. I know our gut makes up a good majority of our serotonin production, so I wanted to see if this is just some I'm physically prone to or if this is something can be healed.

 

Thanks for any and all advice/resources. Hope you are each living well

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