antidepressant PILLS after surgery

shems
on 3/11/08 2:08 pm
Is there anyone who was taking extended release anti depressants like Wellbutrin Sr , Effexor XR  prior to WLS?  What did you do post op-considering we cant take pills after surgery and S/XR's cant be crushed?????   thank you kindly
CCbeachgirl
on 3/11/08 11:58 pm - Taunton, MA
I stopped taking my Wellburtrin 2 weeks pre-op. (Last week of November)  I think the excitment of my surgery kept me up, that I didn't notice any problems except for a headache more than usual.  It's now March 12 and I just started taking them again.  I did notice my hair is thicker now than it has been in a long time.  Come to find out that anti-depressant can make your hair fall out.  Your hair will thin with rapid weight loss anyway.  I made the decsion to try not taking my Wellbutrin at all.  I would rather be emotional than bald.   I have actually been really good.  You can take pills after surgery, provided they aren't horse pills.  I had no problem swallowing Vicadin after surgery and they're good size. You should be able to go back to all your medications by time you leave the hospital.    Good Luck.

 Start Weight  /  Pre-op Weight  / Current Weight  /  Goal
          254               240                         220                      160

Julie Nolan
on 3/12/08 8:12 am - RI
This is a really, really good question! I take Cymbalta and have been wondering the same thing. I can't wait to see what other answers you get. Please let me know if you find out anything on your own. K? Thanks! Jules
AnnieO
on 3/12/08 11:09 am
Did you ask your pharmacisit if your anti-depressent comes in liquid...I take Celexia in liquid form...I also take pills as long as they aren't large but was told after my first fill my have trouble swallowing pills...Good luck

   

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