I wonder.....has anyone had the Sleeve done and found that they no longer need psychiatric medications? I am on Prozac for my OCD/Anxiety/PTSD. At the moment I'm taking the liquid form. I just wonder if losing weight helps with "those" kind of issues?

I am taking (and have been for a few years now) Zoloft for anxiety and depression. I still managed to take the pills post-op as they REALLY tiny. I have to say that after being sleeved nearly five months ago, my mood is more stable than ever. I think it's probably a combination of better diet and a lot more excersie. I have started running and I think that helps me SOOOO much. I wouldn't say I don't need to take them anymore (at least not yet) but I am feeling good so I can't complain.

not directly related, but shoot, have faith!!!

My doc and I made the decision not to continue weaning me off of my Cymbalta (for depression) during my weight loss. I've gotten down to 20mg/day, which is the lowest dose. We figure it will take the edge off any stress that could lead to poor eating choices, stabilize the hormonal moods, and keep my head where it needs to be -- IN THE GAME. I'm in no rush to ditch it.

I am taking 40 mg Prozac daily. Without it I have severe clinical depression. Even with it, winters are rough. It took me years to figure out the right dosage/antidepressant to be able to function.

I am scheduled for surgery 4/16 & I am terrified that my level of medication will change, that I will lose ground and not be able to function.

How does the surgery change affect medications for chronic conditions?

I had surgery in jan and by February's end I was off all meds. Was on lexapro and Ativan. PTSD and generalized anxiety. I feel great and a lot more stable.

My doc and I made the decision not to continue weaning me off of my Cymbalta (for depression) during my weight loss. I've gotten down to 20mg/day, which is the lowest dose. We figure it will take the edge off any stress that could lead to poor eating choices, stabilize the hormonal moods, and keep my head where it needs to be -- IN THE GAME. I'm in no rush to ditch it.

Hi, just curious about taking Cymbalta... I take it as well but in the generic form, which is a capsule.

My Doc said I could still take it even the day of my surgery. It's just a normal size capsule but I'm still concerned about swallowing it!

Did you have this problem or did you switch to liquid (if they make liquid)?

My anti depressant and anxiety meds were cut in half. She wanted me to try it without them. I said NOPE! I have a very stressful job, that is the only place I have stress in my life and I just cannot try to gt rid of it yet!

I take zoloft at the hospital. Have not taken it since. I'm 8 days post op but today I feel like crying. I hate having pain. I guess I should take it. Did anyone get a little blue? Just curious. I don't have anyone to talk to cause my husband had to go back to work....... boo me....

My doctor prescribed Cymbalta to me for fibromyalgia, and while it worked like a charm at getting rid of the pain, I decided the side effects were not worth it. I was not told beforehand how horrific it is to come off of that medication. Holy Hell! If you've never tried to come off of it before, don't do it now when your body is already going through so much. I could not then (more than a year ago) and cannot now express in words what I went through when I stopped taking Cymbalta, but it was a freaking nightmare. I only took it for two months, and had such an awful time with withdrawal side effects. I can't imagine what it would be like for anyone that has taken it for years.

Edited April 18, 201511 yr by KatrinaGrace

I have the same issues. My dosages have drastically decreased, but I still need them!

I have been on Prozac for a few years and I am 5 months post op. My dosage hasn't changed in over a year , but I am planning on talking to my PCP about increasing my dose. I have chronic pain issues which mess with my head and have a direct effect on my weight. Our weight loss can have an effect on how antidepressants are metabolized. Definitely keep up regular appointments with the doctor prescribing your antidepressants to make sure you are still taking the correct dose and the dose that meets your current needs.

I wonder.....has anyone had the Sleeve done and found that they no longer need psychiatric medications? I am on Prozac for my OCD/Anxiety/PTSD. At the moment I'm taking the liquid form. I just wonder if losing weight helps with "those" kind of issues? Help-Us-Be-A-Family7685.jpg

OMG! FINALLY!!! I take prozac for the same reason and I'm having amnesia. My primary says it's probably the prozac. I asked this question and I can't find anything...do your psych meds need to be reduced as you lose major weight? Im losing my freaking mind!!!

I'm bipolar with anxiety too so I take a handful of meds and I have no intention of going off them. The world can't use an unmedicated me. I'm concerned about the doseage to body weight.

I'm bipolar with anxiety too so I take a handful of meds and I have no intention of going off them. The world can't use an unmedicated me. I'm concerned about the doseage to body weight.

High five, girl!

The world can't handle Ms. A without lexapro.

Edited April 17, 201511 yr by MsAlaineus

I've been taking effexor for about 6 years. Hen added lamictal about a year ago.

Since my surgery ( December 2) my moods are way out of whack at times. Like, for about two weeks at a time.

Depression, mood cycling, forget about coming off. I'm glad I'm still on them lol

Everyone is different though.