Does The Gastric Sleeve Surgery Help Reduce Depression? Did You Reduce Or Get Off Of Meds?

[LeahG 16]

I have a slight history with depression - and have been on antidepressants once before (about four years ago). I thought the VSG would "make me happy" because it seemed all of my emotional struggles were with my weight. I can now say, four months post-op, that my depression got worse. I think the horomones had a great deal to do with it but there are some other emotional issues I need to deal with that don't have to do with my weight. I began taking Wellbutrin last Monday and although I can't say if it's helping my moods yet, I do feel more energetic and have lost 5 1/2 pounds this week so far. (both energy and weight loss are side effects of Wellbutrin)

[Thinner Peace 24]

Now that I have been sleeved I am in counseling to deal with the root of my weight problem so that I can develop coping skills other than eating. This is a journey and will not end for me by losing the weight.

[makemyownluck 785]

I'm only pre-op, but I've read lots on the subject and it seems a lot of people are initially depressed because of coping with all the changes, but overall, I think once you get the lifestyle down and start seeing the new you, your attitude will improve! I think it depends on what your current depression stems from. If you have other diagnoses or causes, then it might not take it 100% away... but down the line medication adjustments will be needed whether you have surgery or not.

Here's hoping this makes you happier, whether it makes you pill-free or not!

[Amandazee13 57]

This surgery has causes me depression i never had before. But its getting better

[MrBig 17]

honestly ... I think it got worse becos a coping mechanism was removed and loss of the only "control" or lack of ... contributed to aggravating the depression/anxiety/aggression.