Question:
can a surgery be reversed if a person is mentally unstable

because of major depression and extreme panic/anxiety attacks and suicidal thoughts?    — kimala (posted on December 12, 2005)

December 12, 2005
Kimberly if you are referring to yourself...Please see your doctor immediatley. I'm not sure what the answer to your question is but if you or someone you know is feeling this way then you need to see someone right away. I wish you the best. Franca
   — Franca

December 12, 2005
If in fact you are speaking of yourself, I really suggest that you speak with your doc very soon. If the person you are talking about is a friend, I suggest you contact a help line. Either way you or a friend, please reach out for help soon.
   — kizie23

December 12, 2005
Of course you can seek help for a revision or reversal, but you should consider that the mental instability that you speak of may become worse as the weight is regained and the morbid conditions that go wih it are exacerbated. Go see a Dr and seek help. Plenty of folks who have disorders of the mind manage the surgery with good support.
   — Lise K.

December 12, 2005
Kimberly unless the person was not truthful when the psych exam was performed that was the MMP1 exam. Why would a person be depressed unless say their bi-polar and not taking their medications like their suppose to! Who ever is the person that your referring to please advise your or their surgeon and also have them seek mental couseling. I myself am bi-polar looking forward to losing the extra me I have with my weight. Apparently they referring to the other person cannot except their body going thru the dramatic changes in order to save themself. Please see help for yourself or them.
   — Deborah Joyner

December 12, 2005
I would suggest the person go to a professional and get help for the depression by dealing with the root cause. I have not heard of the surgery in itself causing depression. that is why they screen people, though.
   — Novashannon

December 13, 2005
A drastic change such as WLS can alter your chemicals. I'm prone to depression and am doing all I can to prepare for all the changes both physical and mental once I have my surgery because I know it may hit me soon after. This is a huge life altering thing we're talking about, so I can see where this would or could potentially be an issue, even for those who don't normally suffer from depression. You need to realize that you are not alone and that sometimes you cannot do it alone. It's ok to seek help, and you shouldn't wait for it to 'pass'. You need to do something. Please call someone today and come back to let us know what's going on. prayers, EeeVee
   — EeeVee