Roux-en-Y or Vertical sleeve

I take medication for depression and the doctors are concerened that with the by-pass surgery that the medication will not absorb the way it needs to. I was recomended to have the vertical sleeve. I am torn between the two.  Is there anyone who has had the by-pass that has any experience with this. Any feed back would be fantastic!

I don't have personal experience but is it possible to change your medication to something that will be absorbed?

 i was on lexapro for a year prior to surgery. after surgery i have to crush my pills for 3 months. i noticed my anxiety/depression was heightened while doing so, and the surgeon said it would be fine to swallow...no problems since. it actually helped take the edge off of this whole process...
-Nicole

Thank You so Much Nicole. I take Lexapro too. I think I might have the by-pass.

You may need to have your dose adjusted afterwards.

Before you make a decision on surgery type, I would highly recommend that you educate yourself on the difference between a sleeve stomach and a bypassed stomach.

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