2 years post op of permanent gastric sleeve. Having severe anxiety & depression, but having bad side effects to several antidepressants that I did not have a problem w/before. Can anyone tell me why this is & what can be done about it?

1 minute ago, Macgirl777 said:

2 years post op of permanent gastric sleeve. Having severe anxiety & depression, but having bad side effects to several antidepressants that I did not have a problem w/before. Can anyone tell me why this is & what can be done about it?

On 2/15/2018 at 4:46 PM, Macgirl777 said:

Well, I'll chime in, I'm not a medical professional. You need to see someone who can help address this issue. I myself have had issues with my antidepressant because it's time released so now I take one in the morning and one at midday. Hopefully, this will solve my absorption issues. As for yours, as stated please seek professional help so that you can get on something that will be tolerated by your stomach and get better. Hope this helps.

Thank you, Hannah83!

It has been a roller coaster ride.

Nutritionalist did blood, urine, stool & saliva test that shows I’m not absorbing some nutrients & amino acids well, but bariatric surgeon says everything is fine.

Based on some research I did. Bariatric doctors are well aware of post mental health worsening, especially in patients w/genetic predisposition.

Why Bariatric practitioners & mental health practitioners ignore this correlation is beyond me, unless it’s all about the $$ for bariatric surgeons.

You are welcome! I have a great team that works with me, also keeping all your doctors on the same page will help tons...are you seeing someone for therapy? I've been seeing someone weekly since I've had surgery, think of it as mental hygiene...And most doctors do care, but again doing your own homework (as you are doing) and bringing this to the attention of the doctor prescribing your antidepressant should help, keep a journal when symptoms get worse if you have to try different meds don't be afraid to...there are weight neutral antidepressants that work very well...