Will I be able to take my medications post op?

I take many medications right now... I have been on antidepressants for 10 yrs and have just been put on Effexor xr this past year, I went off it at one time and the withdrawls are pure he!!, I spirled down so bad that I ended up in the Hosp. My Dr made me get back on them, much to my dismay, but now I am feeling great, I am told to never go off them again, I am hoping I wont have to quit taking them before or after surgery! Also I have been taking 1mg of xanex 2 X daily for two years and Vicodin for severe lower back pain for the past two years, I am not addicted, even take less than perscribed but can't even get out of bed without them, this is one of my main reasons for having this surgery, to lose the weight, stop taking my pain meds and get healthy! Anyone else been taking these meds and had to stop before or after surgery? Sorry for such a long post, Been wondering about this though, especially my antidepressents and forgot to mention it to my surgeon. Thanks in advance! Renee Advance for any information anyone may have... :) Renee

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