I have had depression and been on medications for years.  Every case is different but I have an idea how you feel.  I had buyers remorse that I couldnt have my none judgeing friend "food" with me post surgery.  Weight comes off and I am healthier but I was in a heavy depression until my body adjusted 5 months post surgery.  It was not quick or easy.  The best thing to do now is what I had to do, accept the consequence of this action. Accept that this is your life now and do the best you can. Tell your docs how you are feeling. Maybe a new med would help but first stop kicking yourself for having life saving surgery and accept what is going on now.

I have a daughter who had it and her whole personality changed.  In the years since she has had it she has had so many complications with other body organs and is now using a bypass for urine and bowels.  I cannot begin to tell you how her way of living has changed.  It has hurt so many people in so many ways.  The only place she is safe from doing bad things to herself and others is in an institution.  There is no doubt in my mind that the gastric stapling changed her brain chemical balance and has had devastiting effects on her life and those who love her. 

Just a quick note- glad you are checking into RNY. I had BPDDS 11 years ago and have had a hard time getting all of my psych meds right due to the malabsorption of my shortened small intestine. In fact, I have been on disability now for 3 years because of this. I am on several meds, just an example being that one of the particular meds , I have to take 9 of to get the amount I need into my bloodstream. I didn't know this would happen or I would have chose RNY. Good luck!

I take Wellbutrin immediate release twice a day, 100 mgs each...I have been taking it for about 2 years and it worked wonders for me!!

 

Actually, I can't offer any advice. I'm sorry for it, but I would like to offer support somehow. I have a mental disorder that requires some heavy hitting meds that take me most of my morning and evening to get in. I'm only a week post-op, so I'm still liquefying my meds and haven't noticed yet any malabsorption, but I may be in your shoes soon. What have your doctors said? Did you agree with them? Are you too depressed to discuss this with your docs?