Mental Illness & Bariatric Surgery

[JamieLyn 0]

Hi, everyone! This is my first post. I had a sleeve gastrectomy in September. While the surgery has been successful so far, I have been struggling with mood swings and depression. I have bipolar disorder, which informed my decision to have the sleeve instead of bypass. However, its effect on my mental health is dramatic. My psychiatrist is working with me in adjusting my medications, but my surgeon is completely clueless. Has anyone read any research on mood disorders and bariatric surgery? I don't regret it for a second, but it is still frustrating and discouraging. Thank you in advance.

~ Jamie

[kimpossible67 608]

I, to suffer with bipolar. I've had a cpl small manic states but as time goes by (1 yr next month) the depression is better. Where I used to sleep all the time now I'm active and rarely nap. What you're going thru is normal. You are proactive by having a psychiatrist and taking your meds. The rest will work itself out. You know the signs when you are heading for trouble and the dr is a phone call away. Seek immediate help if you feel like harming yourself. I wish you well. You've been thru a lot.

[L.S.U.tigerGirl 10]

I have major depressive disorder and on meds as well, the problem I am having is finding the right meds for ADD.. level of concentration is not where I want it to be. I am 15 months out and meds before sleeve worked before but not after. I have had a couple of depressive moments within the 15 months. Not due to surgery but with family situations...therapy is a help