Did you lose weight taking Lithium?

[ElseeG 67]

I spoke with a surgeon today who said he couldn’t say how much I might lose, given that I take lithium. Does anyone have any experience with this?

[mylighthouse 782]

Goodness, I remember when I took Lithium.... not a pleasant experience for me. I was on it for a month, but had to discontinue use and move on to something else. Yes, I did lose weight on Lithium, but it wasn't worth it, as I was constantly in the bathroom with severe stomach pain and diarrhea.

It affects people diffrrently, as with most meds.

[ElseeG 67]

Gee. I’m so sorry about that! Sounds miserable. Made me nauseous the first few times, but after that, I was fine. I feel nice and stable with it.

i just hope I’m not going through all this trouble for nothing, given that I’m taking it.

[mylighthouse 782]

That is great! It is good when you find something that really works for you.

I imagine you will continue to do well on it. I had my sleeve 15 months ago and my bipolar meds really didn't seem to interfere with weight loss at all. Funny, because when I first started the bipolar meds about 10 years ago, the weight gain went way up!

[ElseeG 67]

It’s good to hear that. Glad it worked for you!

My weight shot yo when I went on lithium. I always had a hard time losing, but it became impossible on Lithium. Just impossible. Hoping the sleeve works.

[Poppetrobertson 0]

Has anyone been on Seroquel medication and still been able to lose the weight after surgery.

Like many others my fear is that I’ll have the sleeve done and the medication will mean that the weight doesn’t shift.

[Green1 16]

I don't think its anyone's business who takes what or whatnot, Maybe you should ask their mother. lithium is a mineral salt.

[mylighthouse 782]

1 hour ago, Green1 said:

I don't think its anyone's business who takes what or whatnot, Maybe you should ask their mother. lithium is a mineral salt.

Wtf? If someone wants to share their experience with different meds and how it relates to WLS, or for whatever reason, they can share, for goodness sake!

If you don't want to share, then no one is going to make you.

And I am pretty sure that most of us taking Lithium know what it is and what it's for. Also, I am a grown woman and if you ask my mother about my meds, she wouldn't have a clue.

[mylighthouse 782]

12 hours ago, Poppetrobertson said:

Has anyone been on Seroquel medication and still been able to lose the weight after surgery.

Like many others my fear is that I’ll have the sleeve done and the medication will mean that the weight doesn’t shift.

I was on Seroquel for several months. Lots of weight gain. However, I switched over to other meds way before WLS, so I can't answer as to how my life on Seroquel after WLS would be. I can say though, that I have lost over 150 pounds in 16 months, and I take bipolar meds.

[ElseeG 67]

Thanks, Mylighthouse!

[Real California April 76]

I don't think its anyone's business who takes what or whatnot, Maybe you should ask their mother. lithium is a mineral salt.

It's nobody's business that we've had surgery too yet here we all are. Obviously those willing to share are ok with it.

SW: 366
CW: 315
GW1: 200
RNY Dec 18, 2017!

[ElseeG 67]

Thanks. That’s a good question. What do you tell people about the WL? I’m planning on just saying “Gee, lots of exercise and Protein, ” which would be true!