anti-depressants

Has anyone stopped their anti depressants after surgery?

The first 6-12 months post surgery can be a real rollercoaster emotionally.  I personally would not jump in to stopping the antidepressant just because of surgery.  You may need to alter your dose, because of absorption.

I didn't.  Why would you?

I was just wondering if anyone felt that alot of their depression came from OBESITY related subjects.  I am by no means ready to stop.  I know I have some other issues.  Just wondering if eventually, someday, I might be able to.

you might be able to, but you might be able to even if you didn't have WLS.  I think that in most cases, losing weight does not cure depression.

Thanks Kelly.  I really look forward to all of your posts.

 I did stop my antidepressant, but I do still take an anti-anxiety.  My anti-depressant was a time release medication, and those are  not consistent with RNY.  

I did get a prescription for the non-time release version, but I was throwing up my pills so often in the beginning, that I needed to stop them entirely for a while.  Now, I could tolerate the pills, but I'm not sure I need them.  I feel fine... a little estrogen-y and anxious, but nothing like the depression I used to have.

However, I should point out that between the time I was precribed antidepressants and my weight loss surgery, I did have a hysterectomy.  I think my depression was more linked with the excess levels of estrogen in my blood due to endometriosis than anything else.  

I THINK I'm going to try to continue without antidepressants for the time being, although I will continue to use my ativan to manage my anxiety.  

Thank you for sharing, Jennifer.  If I ever stop them, I know I will need something for anxiety also.
I take so many pills, I was just wondering...