Depression after RNY?

[Getting-used-to-new-me 119]

Has anyone had problems with depression after RNY? If so, what's the best way to deal with it? Can it be cured?

[treilly 16]

My doctor put me on Celexa to help me with my depression. It has really helped alot.

[Getting-used-to-new-me 119]

My ARNP suggested I see my PCP about my "blunted" (her phrase) responses. My wife, who's been dealing with clinical depression for years, agreed with the ARNP. I haven't seen my PCP about it yet. I wonder if this is part of normalizing after RNY.

[treilly 16]

It is something that is very normal to go through. There's a name for it actually..Like the mourning phase I think. It wouldn't hurt for you to talk to your PCP.

[Getting-used-to-new-me 119]

I just set an appointment. Is that what you had/have? Is there a time-frame for being cured?

[treilly 16]

Yes I only had 1 appointment. I've been on it for a couple of months now. Not sure how long I will be on it. Guess until I feel like I don't need it anymore. But I'm in no rush to stop taking it as I'm feeling good most days.

[Getting-used-to-new-me 119]

Ok. My goal for this RNY was to go without all the meds I had to take. My goal was"normal" health. That's still my goal.

Ive got a couple more questions.

Do you know, or does your doctor know if you end up feeling more depressed if you take medicine for it everyday?

Also, if you come off the antidepressants, is there a downer withdrawal?

[treilly 16]

the medicine I'm taking helps to stabilize my emotions. you usually have to ween yourself off the antidepressants. i've never heard of anyone having withdrawals when they stop taking them. the only thing i can tell you is that if your emotions are getting in the way of your weight loss plan then it wouldn't be a bad thing to get a little help until you have reached your goal.

[Getting-used-to-new-me 119]

Ok. Thanks again!