I was sleeved about 4 years ago - I am 6’, was 36 at the time, about about 290. I got down to 240 at my lowest and now hover at 245-250. I feel like a failure in what I did and the outcome. I have battled depression for a while. I take Xffexor 150mg daily and I just sort of lost touch and ignore the guidelines to follow (daily vitamins/good food choices/etc). I need a jumpstart to get good habits formed again. I don’t want to wait till “new year”. Thinking of the pouch reset diet (5 day?). Just wanted to communicate with others and try and feel better physically and mentally. This isn’t as good as it can be. I know I can feel better and do better.

17 hours ago, over65 said:

Anyone preparing for WLS must taper off any psych drug that has withdrawal symptoms BEFORE surgery date. Do your own research as most docs won't tell you a drug has horrible withdrawal symptoms.

Actually that is incorrect and it depends if the medications can be taken in liquid form, what you take them for and what your team want you to do it is not always a 'MUST'

17 hours ago, over65 said:

Anyone preparing for WLS must taper off any psych drug that has withdrawal symptoms BEFORE surgery date. Do your own research as most docs won't tell you a drug has horrible withdrawal symptoms.

Also, the only reason I couldn't take mine were due to post op complications, no other reason.

Very few psych drugs are available in liquid form. Many are time-released. So your doc needs to be part of your pre-op plan. Be sure you are on the meds you can stay on after surgery.

Just now, over65 said:

Very few psych drugs are available in liquid form. Many are time-released. So your doc needs to be part of your pre-op plan. Be sure you are on the meds you can stay on after surgery.

Actually quite a few antidepressants ARE in liquid form and I know because it is my job

On 12/11/2019 at 8:28 PM, Losingit2018 said:

It actually works very well for some folks. I have a family member that has been doing well for years taking it in combo with a few other meds.

If it is not working well for you, do not hesitate to see your dr and try something else. There are many things out there. You just have to find what works for you.

What I have seen some people do that are attempting to restart their weight loss is go back to basics. Start where you were just after surgery. Do liquids then soft foods, etc. always be sure to get Protein first.

Good luck!!!

Having taken Effexor in 2003 and a year working in the Emergency Department at Cottage Hospital and seeing how WELL it " works for some people" I stand by my original opinion . It's Dog Doo ! :)