I am on Effexor and 3 days pre-op, will I be able to continue it after surgery?

Also, went on Sarafem (Prozac)a yr. ago, immediately gained 40 lbs. Recently switched to Effexor (37.5 mg), and wondering how do you take this post-op (gastric bypass)? Do they need to be crushed up? Also, I tried to go off of it a week ago, and had lots of dizzy spells, etc.! I didn't think one was supposed to have withdrawal symptoms after discontinuing. I am afraid to go off it now. (Was hoping to be off of it by surgery time.) Does anyone else feel that anti-depressants added to their weight gain? Help! Lynn

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