DEPRESSION almost 2yrs post-op

I have gone back and forth about posting this question on here and my depression has actually prevented me from coming here as much as I would like to... also, I am very private about it and embarrassed but I just want to know if this could be surgery related at all. I am about 2 years post-op RNY and I am not regretting the surgery, it has been a Godsend, but before surgery I had depression that was controlled with the medication I was taking at the time. After surgery I was fine for about the first year and now my depression has gotten more severe. At this point I don't leave my house unless I have to and I am not currently working. I have tried numerous antidepressants but my Dr. has not found the right combination for me yet. I have just gone into a state of full withdrawal from all the things that I used to enjoy. I am just wondering if there are others out there like me?, if there is a forum for people like me? Anyone have any similar stories to share? I am just at a loss.  

Malika, I can identify to some extent with your problem.  Though I never needed help for depression in the past, in the past year, I have found that I need help.  I took Paxil for about a year and then heard it can help to cause weight gain, so I weaned off that and am now on Cymbalta.  I cannot tell you what a different it has made for me.  Perhaps you have tried this med, if not, ask your doctor.  It has truly helped me Sheryl P.S  Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. 

Thank you Sheryl...Please remember me in your prayers.

2 years must be a milestone fro depression. it seems fairly common. I have also struggled. Medication combined with ttherapy  was my answer, the meds helped, but I must also deal with my internal issues and body image issues and eating problems.  I also  have worked hard to learn self care techniques. Exercise is as effective in the  treatment of mild to moderate depression as medication. so my wellness plan includes daily exercise and it helps. My plan also includes eating properly , a balanced and nutritious diet consisting of all food groups. I also work to scedule time for myself.  If you leave self care to the time left over it will  never happen. it has to be scheduled and included in every days schedule.  I allow time  for reading, relaxation. Yoga is very important to me as well for stress management. Saying NO to many demands made by others.  medication can be a life saver, but the therapy and coping skills are just as iportant and often seem to be left out of hte depression treatment  plan.

Willow, WLS really yurnedback the clock for you, you really look great and i'm glad your depression getting better. I thank you for your response and suggestions, I do try to meditate in prayer but sometimes it's hard and thoughts just race into my head but I keep trying and i will continue to. Again TY.

Hello Malika,               Just wanted to say hi , my name is Beth and I dont know alot about deppression , but just wanted to say that you are beautiful and look how far you have already came...just pray and if you need to e-mail .. I am here for you.   I love your name also , very distinct , I have a little boy in my class name Malik and he is just lil Prince.. anyway you take care and dont be a stranger.

TY Beth, Support from you guys makes feel like crying (in a good way). I just needed to know that there are people out there that care and understand, sometimes I feel so alone and i just don't understand why I am not better yet, but just seemto get worse, I just want to be me again. Thanx again.

Malika I sent you an email.

I can understand what you mean. I have dealt w/ depression pre~wls for serveral years~alot of that was due to my weight problem. I was on prozac for a short time after wls, but then went off of it. There are many times when I've thought about going back on something, but I'm so afraid it will make me gain weight. I find if I don't like the way I  look I tend to become withdrawn from people or events just like I did when I was 328lbs. Not sure why I do that?? I agree w/ Willow that therapy can help so that might be the route I will take~not really sure yet. I will keep you in my prayers!!!

Thank you Tracy, Again I am fighting back "good tears", just to know there are people who identify and care to respond and share. I do welcomed to be remembered in your prayers as I believe they work! I hope you stuggle gets better as well, and that's what it is and no one understands that better than we do. I have been blessed not to have appetite increase. It might be worth trying and seeing if you have marked appetite increase, that's how the weight gain happens. i do ask my Dr. for the ones that are not prone to weight gain, which are not alot.