I hope this isn't too personal of a question. But I was wondering if you are allowed to take an anti-depressant and get the lap-band? I haven't even had my consult yet, but I was wondering if me being on something like that will have an effect on my psyc evaluation?

I hope this isn't too personal of a question. But I was wondering if you are allowed to take an anti-depressant and get the lap-band? I haven't even had my consult yet, but I was wondering if me being on something like that will have an effect on my psyc evaluation?

Hi,

I wouldn't think any medication should be a problem for getting the band. I take elavil for Fibromyalgia and still take it. Of course, I also take Lortab, but have to crush them before taking them. The elavil is very small, so once I am allowed solid foods, I will take it whole.

Hope this helps.

Judy

Amber, I take two antidepressants and medication for mania. I have bipolar 1 disorder. This had absolutely nothing to do with my taking the psych eval or anything else. You might have to find out about crushing your meds if you can't get them down. I've had no problem with that, however. Anyway, don't worry. I think it will go fine for you!! Hope this eases your mind a bit. Keep us posted on how your preliminary requirements for the surgery are progressing!!

Thank you for the quick response! that makes me feel better! I was worried since I was on a mood altering med that that I would be an automatic no. Good to know! And I definately plan on sticking around, I'm so glad I found this board!

I hope this isn't too personal of a question. But I was wondering if you are allowed to take an anti-depressant and get the lap-band? I haven't even had my consult yet, but I was wondering if me being on something like that will have an effect on my psyc evaluation?

Nope. Shouldn't be a problem. I take Lexapro and I had no probs getting approved. I'm scheduled for surgery on 7/25/07. Woohoo!!

I take Wellbutrin and Lexapro....same here..no problems!! Chimboree, congrats on your upcoming surgery date. You won't regret getting it done! It's been a godsend for me.

I take Wellbutrin and Lexapro....same here..no problems!! Chimboree, congrats on your upcoming surgery date. You won't regret getting it done! It's been a godsend for me.

Thanks! I am so excited. I know this will change my life for the better.

If they disqualified people for being on anti-depressants, the LapBand people would have to go out of business!! From reading the boards the last two years, I'm guessing the majority of us are on them. Or at least at the time of consult we were. Many people are able to come off them when the weight starts to go and life begins to look a little better.

Thanks ya'll!

Nope. Shouldn't be a problem. I take Lexapro and I had no probs getting approved. I'm scheduled for surgery on 7/25/07. Woohoo!!

Good luck with your upcoming surgery! :gluck:

I have been taking Celexa for about 2 years now, and it wasn't an issue at all.