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Hello all, After saying goodbye i couldnt leave.. I am struggling to much to turn away now. I am off work due to a signs of carpal tunnell not sure when i am going back however they put me on steriods and well guess what i am here 9 months after my divorce and and 2 years and 3 months out of surgery and have put on a total of 50 lbs i dont know where to turn. Depression has kicked in and I just cant pick myself up no matter how much i have tried i am scared its a good thing that i have found out where the support group is here in tulsa. I feel like i am out of control and have no friends to help me threw this.. I am up to 218 and i started out at 319. I just dont know where to go anymore i cant seem to put the willpower in and do this.. I have updated photo on profile Marsha 319/169/218

Marsha I am a newbie around here so I did not know you before. I am also preop, but have also struggled with depression the last couple weeks or so. Even thought about calling off the surgery a couple times. Don't know what it is. Have you talked to your doc about it? Maybe he can suggest some antidepressents or something?? Steriod will also make you gain weight - so do not be to hard on yourself. Perhaps a visit with a nutritionist where you are might help - I am glad you found a support group as well where you are at. So sorry you are going through a hard time in your life. Just think of how FAR you have come!!! I have learned over this last week not to turn away from the boards. There is really a great group of people here that do care and understand (probably better than anyone can) Take care and hang in there! patty

I have no medical insurance but i am going to see a dr based on income. I am on 50 mg of paxil a day it just went up in the last week for 25 to 50 and xaxas for severe anxiety attack

Marsha, my mom didn't have Gastric Bypass, but she has gained 90 pounds since they put her on Paxil and xanax. My mom was NEVER overweight until she went on this medication. Now she can not live without the medication and is down about her weight. I would definetely call your surgeon and see what he thinks. It is definetely worth the call. Good luck!! Mellisia

Marsha - I am to new of a post op to have much advice for you. Patty is right, steriods do make you gain. Could it be the gain from the drugs that you are experiencing? I am happy to hear that you have found a support group out there, make sure you are going. I think that you should call your surgeons office and talk to him. I know it is a long distance phone call but worth every second of the call. Best wishes Nancy

Marsha, Hang in there.. get to the support group meeting and look into counseling and find yourself a nutritionist.. and when your feeling down get out and walk!!! You can do it!!! Debby