Wellburtrin & Lexapro..2 1/2 years post-op RNY gained 40lbs..same as Meridia

I'm 2 1/2 years post-op RNY. I've gained back around 40 lbs in the past year or so. I'm absolutely devestated about this! I've had some depression issues that I'm am seeing a psychologist about. They have in turn put me on Wellbutrin 300mg XL, Lexapro & Trazadone to help me sleep. I was told that Wellburtin is similar to Meridia. Is this true? I don't attribute my weight gain to the psyc. meds I am currently on but I certaintly haven't lost anything either!!! I am an emotional & stress eater I know & I make some bad choices sometimes for meals. I'm not really a snacker but for some reason the therapy hasn't really helped me deal with some of my eating problems? I took Meridia about 6 years ago & was very sucessful on it. If Meridia is suposedly like Wellburtin why haven't I had similar weight loss results? Please help I am so frustrated & disgusted with myself for gaining weight back after everything I've been through! It's almost like I've lost my motivation all together!! Like I said the therapy doesn't seem to be helping me deal with my stress & emotional eating! What kind of therapy should I be looking for that has helped others with this type of eating problem? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

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