Question:
Anyone gone on Celexa Before WLS?

Am afraid this will make me gain more weight but I know I need it. My WLS is in 5 weeks, will this affetct my aftercare?    — [Anonymous] (posted on February 13, 2002)

February 13, 2002
I am currently taking Celexa. And I have been for the last couple of years. I have not gained any weight from being on this medicine. I am pre-op and will be having my surgery Feb.22,2002. GOOD LUCK with your surgery. Pam
   — Pam L.

February 13, 2002
i started celexa a couple of month prior to surgery... i am now at 40mg/day and post op for 3 week... i did not gain signoficant weight prior to surgery and i am a 25 pounds down since january 22 so i guess it is not affecting my weight loss progress
   — carou1313

February 13, 2002
oops forget to say something i guess you already know but: NEVER EVER stop the pills by yourself you will do a big mistake... been there done that and regret it...
   — carou1313

February 13, 2002
I stopped Celexa on my own prior to surgery with no problems. I don't recall any weight gain. Good luck and God Bless!
   — Kimberly L.

February 14, 2002
I was on Celexa for about 9 months prior to surgery, took it the day of surgery, and have stayed on it. Depression is nothing to play around with and going on/off these medications suddenly can cause major problems with the chemical levels in your brain. Celexa did make me feel bad (nauseated, diahrrea) for the first two weeks I was on it (b/f WLS), but everything evened out after that.
   — PT LawMom

February 15, 2002
I've been on Celexa for about a year and it has been a Godsend! Mine is a chemical imbalance....I would be depressed when my life was absolutely going wonderfully. My surgeon said that I will not have to stop taking it before surgery and can continue on after surgery. I did not gain a lot of weight from it (I did that on my own!)
   — emilyfink