short story - i will probably be prescribed anti-depressants.

However, I want to be careful about what I'm prescribed because I've heard that some cause weight gain (even if the manufacturer claims different).

Please tell me your experience with antidepressants. Any that, in your opinion, i should definately avoid? I'm terrified of going backwards but I know I'm going to need it, maybe long term since depression runs in the family and my home situation is not good right now.

I agree with Rootman. It makes us not care much about anything. That's why I'm on a low dose of Lexapro. It's just enough to help me. I think also that it calms the entire body down, including the stomach and makes it think it can put more food in. That's just my opinion:)

I have used Prozac since the 1980's. I amusing weight just fine - even on Prozac. I watched depression rip apart my parents' lived (my father would not take his medication). I refuse to fall into that trap. If you need antidepressants my recommendation is to take them. Untreated depression has horrible horrible consequences.

Wellbutrin is like lexapro but different from effexor. Seriously, it depends on how you feel. I was given lexapro, I didn't gain and I didn't lose and I didn't feel better same with paxil. I took effexor, which is a tough drug to get used to and a tough drug to get off of! I experienced insane side effects, including major weight gain. The drug made me feel good and made me forget to watch what I eat(seriously). I switched to wellbutrin after a near 40lb weight gain, which was supposed to help me lose, while feeling better, it didn't. But, I didn't gain either.

You're not going to know until you take them how it will effect you. It's different with everyone. It's good that you have the sleeve to help in that respect, right?

Depression alone makes you gain weight.

Every anti-depressant impacts each person differently. Just because the side effects doesn't list weight gain, it could still happen despite best efforts. Be patient - it takes 4-8 weeks for each medicine to prove (or not prove) itself.

One of the reasons I had the VSG was to help control the impact of psych medicines on my weight and general health. It's working!

Has anyone taken Pristiq? Does it cause weight gain?

I have been in Pristque for years and did not affect my weight at all. Zoloft did cause some weight gain. Good luck.

Pre Op: 298lb / Surgery Day: 288lb / Week 1: 278lbs / Week 2: 267.5lbs / Week4: 263.7lbs.

I take 30 mg of paxil a day for years and I believe it contributed to my weight gain, to a degree. But I am a happier person on paxil and don't ever want to stop it.