Hey everyone-

I'm currently on Zyprexa for depression and it is a medication which really increases your appetite and slows your metabolism. I've gained 35 lbs in the past few months since getting my band out with it. My question is (I'm supposed to get the sleeve at the end of next month), is anyone else taking Zyprexa or a medication that affects their metabolism/appetite and if so how does that impact your sleeve? Do you find the sleeve is still able to do its job? Are you losing weight?

Thanks bunches,

Rebecca

I know a lot about Zyprexa and I think it shouldn't be a huge problem. On Zyprexa people tend to have a greater appetite and eat more. With he tiny sleeve there is a limit as to how much you can eat. My surgery is Sept 2 and I figure as long as I don't graze (which I generally don't) I'll be ok

Also Zyprexa makes you feel Hungary but with the,sleeve the hunger causing chemicals are not there. My best friend takes zyprexa. She gained over 100 lbs because if it. She was sleeved last year and has had great success!! She just doesn't feel hungry anymore.

I think it will work great for you.

I took zyprexa for a while and gained a lot. I asked my doctor for anoter medication that would not do that.

I am now on Effexor and Divalprox, you can ask your doctor.