Question:
I'm 1 yr. and 4 months posp-op and am having a terrible time wiht depression. I cry a

I need to know if anyone else is having the same problem with depression.I have lost 150 lbs , saoI'm very please with my progress BUT this depression is about to do me in. PLEASE HELP! Carol Kudlacek    — Carol K. (posted on February 16, 2004)

February 15, 2004
I've dealt with depression, though, it was long before surgery. Depression to the point that I came very close to "doing myself in." A friend recognized what was going on and dragged me to the doctor. I've been on Paxil for years and for a bit I voluntarily saw a therapist. Both help, neither is anything to be ashamed of. If you want to chat, give me an e-mail . . . its not fun, but its treatable. Hugs, Linda
   — lorien

February 15, 2004
PLEASE DONT WAIT TO GET TREATMENT, I WAS SEVERELY DEPRESSED YEARS AGO AND HAD PANIC ATTACKS EVERYDAY, I WAS HOUSEBOUND FOR A YEAR. I FINALLY GOT HELP, MY DOC PUT ME ON PAXIL AND THIS WAS A LIFESAVER FOR ME, I COULDNT BELEIVE ONE PILL COULD MAKE MY LIFE BETTER, BUT BOY DID IT. IM JUST SO GLAD IT HELPED ME LIVE LIFE. I NOTICED THE CHANGE IN ONE WEEK. ITS WORTH A TRY. THAT WAS TEN YEARS AGO, IVE BEEN OFF IT FOR A WHILE BUT AFER WLS I HAD ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION, SO I STARTED ON THEM AGAIN AND THINGS ARE GREAT. GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!
   — shellypoe

February 15, 2004
I have gone thru depression also, not much fun living with depression and panic attacks. I went for counciling which I am not ashamed of, was put on paxil and buspar. Both are great pills and help alot. There have been time when I said I didn't need the pills and stopped them. Believe me that was not a pretty site, have to stay on the pill to keep your self under control. PLEASE get help for yourself.
   — spitfire135

February 15, 2004
Please, please seek therapy. Depresison is not cured by WLS - in fact, having a drastic, rapid change in body image and attitude (and that of those around you) can sometimes aggrevate the situation. Been there, sister. But a great therapist can make all the difference in the world. Best wishes for you.
   — kultgirl

February 16, 2004
Please check out www.ahealinghouse.com it is a place you can ask about depression. WLS doesnt always cure these things and sometimes makes it worse. No food to comfort ourselves with. Check out the site, its free to join
   — superellen

February 18, 2004
Dear Carol, There are wonderful medications out there (SSRI's). I had the same problem post-op and was totally free of the problem once I went on Zoloft. They are great medications and you will do great if you try them. Don't delay. Sincerely, Carla
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