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Have you tried wellbutrin?
I have been taking Zoloft and haven't noticed a big difference. But I'm pre-op so I have my normal weight gain anyways.
on 2/12/15 8:53 am
I have gained back 30 of the 100 lbs I lost since I started taking Lexapro.
Hi depression and anxiety, I take effexor and clonazepam, I did not need any changes, tried to go down on my effexor as I was worried, but no need to do so. I feel well as long as I take my pills!
Hope this helps:)
I know how hard it is to find a good therapist. I am 3+ years out with my surgery. I did great the first few years, but I'm finding myself going back to my old habits by using food to cope with things. As I eat badly, I also have less and less energy. Is anyone in the Omaha area that has good experience with a therapist dealing with eating issues and depression?
5' 10" HW= 327 SW=319 lbs CW=200 (lowest was 180) GW=170
No regrets with my DS!!!
Open DS with Dr. Anthone - October 14, 2011
Ventral Hernia repair/panniculectomy/hysterectomy - Nov 2012;
Bowel Blockage due to hysterectomy and adhesions - Feb 2013;
Ventral Hernia repair with mesh - Dec 2013
I also have ADHD I take 30 mgs of Adderall 2 times a day. I'm 10 years out and this helps me.
Hello, I have severe ADHD and finding the correct medication has horrid. I had RNY in 11/2008. Thus, I can't take extended release. I've tried and they were off after 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Currently I'm on Daytrana transdermal 30mg. However, these just make me extremely tired. My doctor asked if I wanted to try pills again. I know Daytrana is usually used on kids. Dose too high? Dose too low? I've been finding little information. Any suggestions ?
major depression, possible bipolar II, anxiety, panic attacks.
i'm wondering how obesity surgery will affect my meds. i'm on quite a ****tail.
referred nov 2012 accepted march 2013 orientation october 2014. sw: 287
Hello,
I do not have experience with Lexapro or Oxcarbazepine but I do have some with Abilify. I started taking Abilify after 3 years on Seroquel and a 100lb weight gain. I thought it would help to reduce the chance of gaining more. Come to find out after gaining another 50lbs that weight gain can be a side effect of Abilify. I don't believe that the drug causes weight gain but the act of putting food in my mouth did that. What I did find with Abilify is the increased obsession to eat. Once I transferred to a different medication that obsession has lessened greatly.
I am not saying to stop taking your medication just wanted to tell you my experience with Abilify. I have not had any issues with malabsorbtion of any of my psych meds so far. As a matter of fact one of my depression meds has decreased in the past 6 months. I don't know if that has to do with my weight loss physically or because I mentally feel better due to the weight loss, if that makes sense.
Some people due experience a bout of depression after surgery per my surgeon's mental health professional. I did not go through that thank goodness. They just wanted me to be aware of the chance and to have a plan in place if I did need help.
I wish you the best of luck with your upcoming surgery. It has been a total game changer for me and I would do it again and again in a heartbeat!
Mo
HW:332 (12/17/13) SW:282 (2/24/14) GW:132 CW:164 (12/19/14) TWL:168
I am in the authorization part of my process for the Sleeve. I take oxcarbazepine, Lexapro, and Abilify. I was wondering if the absorb well after surgery. I do not want to hit depression like I have in the past. Very worried.
-Katie
