Question:
Can some one please tell me where I can find some scientific information

I am 5 and a half years post op and my body does not deal with b-12 so I have to have injections. I have been on anti-depressants for about 4 and a half years for Seasonal Affective Disorder, but I recently had to switch and am having a hard time finding one that works with me. My psychiatrist said she read something about gastric bypass and the inability to absorb certain meds but she can't find it now and so I am wondering if someone knows where I can get information about this. Thank you    — californiaowls (posted on April 6, 2006)

April 6, 2006
Have you tried sitting in front of a light box for a half hour a day? this can do wonders for SAD.
   — bob-haller

April 6, 2006
We dont absorb any time released meds. For B 12 did you try the type under the tongue? Incidently SAD is pretty common I know lots of folks who have it, nearly all had it before WLS. For ME this time of year is like a energizer shot!
   — bob-haller

April 6, 2006
What I MEANT to say is we RNYers dont absorb time released meds properly and my surgeon says dont take them. Absorbtion is very individual so the dosae isnt reliable
   — bob-haller

April 7, 2006
I don't think there are any true scientific studies that have been done to really "guesstimate" the amount post RNY'ers do or don't absorb from time or extended release medications. As stated before, the best anyone can do is try meds and see what works and what doesn't. My husband and I are 3 years and 3 1/2 years out, respectively, and we are both on extended release forms of antidepressants and they seem to be working just fine for each of us! As far as antidepressants, that seems to be a very individual thing - what works great for one person does nothing for the next, so you may just have to keep trying until you find one that does the job for you!
   — koogy

April 7, 2006
I am pre op and my dr put me on Wellbutrin 200mg a day. i was hesitant at first but he told me that this pill is one that i can continue using well after my surgery and ive read on different boards that alot of post ops are on this as well. hope it all works out for you.
   — MichelleDW

April 10, 2006
Most of us do not take timed release meds, but take the immediate release and space them out ourselves. You can check with everyone to see how they'e solved this problem: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG
   — vitalady