How many of us (me included) take psych meds? I'm on Lexapro and Xanax.

My doctor said Wellbutin is the only antidepresent that will not make you put on weight. Is this right?Can I take wellbutrin with the Band??????Im not doing very well on my smoking and I would like to get back on it.

I originally started welbutrin to quit smoking, but I also had some depression- so my doc kept me on it long term. I've been on it for almost 3 years now. When I first started the welbutrin, I was able to see life as "half full" and lost 86lbs on atkins. My willpower and determination were unstoppable. I'm not really sure what happened, but suddenly I lost track of that determination and slowly have gained back around 75lbs. I still have some depression issues, but nothing compared to how I was before.

Magic- I gained 100lbs the first year I got married. I married at the age of 17 and moved 5 states away from my parents. I couldn't get far enough away from them, but guess where I am now? About 10 miles away from them So, unlike you, it wasn't from medication- but it is possible!

Obesity and depression are kind of like pork and beans.

Good ole Prozac for 1 1/2 years takes the edge off.

Elda

wow, the majority of bandsters are crazies like me!

You know...if the majority of us are nuts, doesn't it seem likely that it's *everyone else* who really has a problem? LOL

Panic Disorder w/ Agoraphobia

150mg of effexor==> been on it for about 6 months

2 mg of clonazepam==>been on it for 7 years

I was on Paxil and trazadone for post traumatic stress, i've been off meds for over 2 years, talk therapy works much better for me.

I take 10 mg of Lexapro and Wellbutrin XL. I'm guessing that I'll have to switch to Wellbutrin twice a day after surgery instead of the extended release ones since I can't crush them without messing with the time release.

Emily

Emily,

I take the extended release Welbutrin. They're very very small. I haven't had a problem with them yet.

I'm on Effexor XR (time release). I just got banded in Mex and one of the other patients was a pharmacist. He said once I get restricted and can't take 'em whole anymore to open it up and sprinkle it on some applesauce or the like. It should do fine. I hope so cuz it's still working for me.

WHOA,,, I get the picture now im outta here. good riddens.

1.5 mg of clonazepam to sleep at night! or 3 pill's 0.5 this almost feels like Im talking dirty! Why?

I had to laugh at this. Although you are right!

WHOA,,, I get the picture now im outta here. good riddens.

........huh?

Maybe he thinks we're dangerous psychos...bwaa-haa-haa. :devious

He should see us OFF our meds!

heheh.....or just ask my poor hubby!