You don't often hear this........

Elisabeth G.
on 7/26/11 9:27 am - Windsor, Canada

your welcome

linda11665
on 7/26/11 9:29 am - Ottawa, Canada

Hi Karen, did you suffer from depression before WLS? Or is it due to WLS?

I suffered from depression a few years ago and since have had no meds for it...I am in alot of therapy but no depression...

Just curious
Linda

Choose love, power, and acceptance instead of what we default to which is fear, dependence, and intolerance

Karen M.
on 7/26/11 9:30 am - Mississauga, Canada

RNY on 03/21/06

Totally suffered beforehand. Not to this extent, mind you.

Karen

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happypants
on 7/26/11 9:33 am - Ottawa, Canada

RNY on 07/22/11

Karen I can't offer advice but I do want to send you a great big hug and say that I am sincerely sorry you are having a difficult time.

Ann

In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.

Surgery July 22, 2011 Starting weight 270 128 lbs lost Today's weight 142 lbs Ann

Karen M.
on 7/26/11 9:49 am - Mississauga, Canada

RNY on 03/21/06

Me too Anne. Just didn't think i' d be called a ***** How hurtful.

Karen

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Kerry F.
on 7/26/11 9:37 am - Bolton, Canada

RNY on 05/25/11

Hi Karen;
Zoloft may be another possibility for you. It is also an SSRI, used to treat depression. It is not known to cause weight gain...in fact, loss of appetite is a common side effect. It's also effective in treating anxiety and obsessive/compulsive tendencies. You can start at a low dose and increase usually in 25mg increments until you feel better.

Depression is a real bugger...hope you find something that works for you.

Kerry

What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Quinns_mommy
on 7/26/11 9:45 am

RNY on 05/13/11

Hi Karen. I'm sorry your having a rough go. I had TERRIBLE post-partum depression after Quinn was born - worst time of my life when it should have been the best. Since then I have tried a few different drugs but had some yucky side effects (Cymbalta, Zoloft, and Welbutrin). Finally I was prescribed Prozac (generic brand is fluoxetine - an SSRI)! This is my happy drug! It has worked fabulously for me! I had night sweats for the first couple of months, but that is long gone. I did start this drug well before surgery and did not gain any weight - in fact I lost my appetite to be honest, which is why I didn't gain before surgery I'm sure. It is not extended/time released so you are good there.

Hope you find something that works - I know all about the trial and error thing.

My angels are sam1am and Joyce J. :)

linda11665
on 7/26/11 9:46 am - Ottawa, Canada

Thanks Karen, I was on Zoloft and had loss alot of weight and then they switch me to seroquel and I had put on alot of the weight that I loss.....

But, don't discourage because I promise you it does get better. I may not be able to give advise on WLS but on depression I can.....Are you in therapy? If not maybe consider???

It does get better.....

Linda

Choose love, power, and acceptance instead of what we default to which is fear, dependence, and intolerance

Joy D.
on 7/26/11 9:54 am - Hamilton, Canada

RNY on 02/26/11

Hope you feel well soon Karen, and for the ppl who call you names just think ur better then them to sink to their level, I just tell ppl im way to old for that **** and is time for them to grow a brain.