I have depression. when i went to my lapband doctor i had told him that i have depression and have been eating bad. i told him i made a appointment to see a psychitrist he told me there is no reason to they will just tell you every thing is alright. i thought that was very odd for a a doctor to do that. to me it felt like he was trying to talk me out of it. He also talks about God alot I am sorry but I do not think that is appropirate. do you guys think that is odd of a doctor to act like that?

That is a little odd that a doctor would discourage seeing another doctor. However, if he lets his religion get in the way of his job...could be a totally different story. Good thing he is not a Scientologist...he may have said it was all in your head!

It's hard to say. Did your lapband doctor give you any kind of test for depression? Depression can be a serious illness and if you feel it is disruptive in your life, a psychiatrist is the one to see for proper medication management. There's 2 sides to every coin, and maybe your doctor feels he knows you enough to say treatment for depression is not needed. Who knows, but if your inner gut is trying to tell you something about this doctor, my experience says listen.

i have pstd and the doctor didn't ask me enough or try to get to know me enough about my depression. i went to my psych doc and got depression pills and they make me alot better. i do not think he should discourage someone to seek help.

Glad you saw the psych, proper meds can make all the difference in quality of life

i have pstd and the doctor didn't ask me enough or try to get to know me enough about my depression. i went to my psych doc and got depression pills and they make me alot better. i do not think he should discourage someone to seek help.

That's great your on meds for deppression. I have bipolar and the right meds make all the difference. I think it is inappropriate for your doctor to talk about God or to discourage you from seeking help for your deppression. However, if he is good about fills and gets you to your "sweet spot" I guess I would stick with him and let the other stuff roll of your back. Good luck!