Poll about mental health and WLS

Did you suffer from depression before you had WLS?   Yes
Did you suffer from any other mental disorders, and if so, if you’re comfortable answering, what were they? Anxiety
Were you on psychotropic medication before surgery? Yes
Did you expect your mental health to improve after surgery? Maybe
Did your mental health improve after surgery?  Somewhat

 And if so, can you briefly say how it improved? I have been able to reduce my dosage of meds.  I really think it is because I am able to do more.  And feel better physically.  Less joint pain etc. 
Did your mental health get worse after surgery? If so, can you briefly say how?
  If you were on meds before surgery, did you seem to have trouble absorbing them after surgery? I switched from extended release to regular prior to surgery in preperation.

 Did you have to change them after surgery in some way? see above
Has your surgeon seemed on the ball when it comes to keeping an eye on your mental health and addressing any problems? No, I wouldn't say on the ball.
How about your psychiatrist or whoever prescribes your meds and treats your mental health conditions? Have they seemed on the ball? Yes