Depression and WLS
I'm just wondering if anyone on here has/had depression and how surgery plays into it afterwards? Also was taking your meds a challenge after surgery?
I have clinical depression(i see a shrink and a therapist so i got it on lock down). But I'm just wondering how you all have gone through it in real time?
Thanks
Kay
Referral to Bariatric Registry: April 30th 2013 Orientation: May 27th 2013 Meet Dr Huynh: June 4th 2013
RD and RN: June 5th 2013 SW: June 11th 2013 Dr Glazer: July 3rd 2013 2nd Meeting with Dr Huynh: July 18th 2013 SW: July 18th 2013 Sleep Test: July 16th Follow Up With Dr Glazer: July 22nd 2012 Patts: July25th Surgery: August 7th 2013!!!!!!!!!
I am in the same boat. I take pain killers and mine are long acting and I am afraid I prob cant take after. I have been googleing this for the last week to see what kinds we are allowed ..........ughh not fun
Referral sent Sept 2012 -Info Session -January 7 2013. Surgeon (Dr. Huynh-HRRH) February 5 2013. Dr. Glazer, Nurse, SW and NUT -> March 25 2013, May 1st, Surgeon, Patts-June 6. SURGERY JUNE 26 2013!! 100 lbs gone in 4 months!
I am the same. I'm on Zoloft, and it took my doctor and I a few tries to find a proper dosage. I know that my anxiety/depression level is in control now, but I also know how freaking easy it is to fall into that void again.
I'm going to be working closely with my family GP after surgery and we will be adjusting doses, and perhaps introducing Ativan. Talk to whoever it is that writes your scrips and stay in close contact with them throughout your journey.
Best of luck!
Referral Oct 2012~Orientation May 31/13 at Ottawa Civic~Dr.Dent assessment July 16~Nutritionist and Behaviorist Sept 17~ Ultrasound Oct 17~Second appointment with Nutritionist and Behaviorist Nov 6~Approval for RNY!!~BLADDER CANCER DISCOVERED~Currently undergoing treatment for cancer, plans switched from RNY to sleeve...~GOT DATE FOR SURGERY...AUGUST 18th, 2014 with Dr. Yelle*....February 7/17...2.5 years post up and doing great. Starting process for OHIP funded panniculectomy...
When i talked with the SW she said that they can't be long acting so I have to change one of mine. She also told me that they are pretty good for letting you take the med's right away after the surgery so the depression/anxiety doesn't have a chance to set in. Keep seeing your therapists and GP and you should be fine. You just may need extra support after surgery. Best of luck with everything
Referral Feb 2012, Orientation at Guelph Nov. 29/12, RN, SW and NUT Feb. 13/12, 2nd RN, SW and NUT April 26/13, Dr. Agarwal May 7/13, SW May 22/13. HW 334lbs, CW 269 lbs. Post-op nutrition course August 1/13, Dr. Jules Foute Nelong Sept 9/13, PATTS Oct 9/13, Opti Oct 16/13, Surgery Oct 30/13.
On a bit of a side note: I'm a bit relieved after reading this, as I figured that dealing with anxiety and or depression may prevent someone from getting approval for surgery. I see now that this may not be the case. Has anyone come across any problems in the process with regards to these things?
Start weight 353lbs, Post Opti 331---
I'm on Effexor and started taking it the night of my surgery. At first I opened up the capsules and mixed the granules with pudding, now I just open up, toss them in the back of my throat and have a drink of water. I haven't had any problems at all since surgery.
Referral Aug/11, transferred to HRRH May/12, Orientation July 4/12, Surgeon July 17/12, RD, SW Aug 3/12, RN Aug 22/12, Dr. Glazer/Sleep Study Sept/12, Surgeon Nov 2/12, 1st surgery date (cancelled due to to sickness) Dec 13/12, Re-scheduled for Feb 6/13
Thank you guys!!! I'm on celexa and wellbutrin so I'm sure I'll be able to do it. Just making sure!
Y'all are awesome!
Referral to Bariatric Registry: April 30th 2013 Orientation: May 27th 2013 Meet Dr Huynh: June 4th 2013
RD and RN: June 5th 2013 SW: June 11th 2013 Dr Glazer: July 3rd 2013 2nd Meeting with Dr Huynh: July 18th 2013 SW: July 18th 2013 Sleep Test: July 16th Follow Up With Dr Glazer: July 22nd 2012 Patts: July25th Surgery: August 7th 2013!!!!!!!!!
