Question:
Absorbtion of Antidepressants

I have been looking into all of the different surgery procedures, I was wondering about the DS, they talk alot about malabsorbtion with the DS surgery, I was wondering about how this works if your on antidepressants, if your body absorbs your pills?    — [Anonymous] (posted on July 2, 2001)

July 3, 2001
I had the DS surgery 6 weeks ago today and I am also on meds for depression. I take serzone and I have no problems what so ever. I am also on alot of other meds and they work like they are suppose to. they had me take my meds in pill right away in the hospital.
   — C. L.

February 2, 2003
I take 2 Effexors 150mg. and 1 celexa 40mg. every day for chronic depression. I have never had any problems with absorption. If I had of I probably would not be here today. My hubby would of had me locked up a long time ago. LOL--but seriously I had done very well with my depression since having had the WLS surgery. Take care and God Bless You. Hugs & Love---Avis
   — Avis D.

January 14, 2004
The only difference for me has been that post-op I can't take anything that comes in sustained or extended release form.
   — Sonya T.