Psy. evaluation, depression, medication post-op

[Guest guest]

Seeing a " shrink " has nothing to do with being crazy. Being depressed,

having PTSD, being under great stress, and having emotional pain happen to

people during life. Seeing a professional for these can make some sense.

Suggesting that anyone who sees a mental health professional is " crazy " is

a

barbaric notion. I'm sure that you wouldn't intentionally insult the many

people on this list who seek such professional help.

in Seattle

DS 1/5/01 295# BMI 47.6

4/5/01 240# BMI 38

Dr Welker - OHSU

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Does anyone know if current treatment for depression is a disqualification

for WLS? I'm currently taking antidepressants and will most likely need

them post-op too. I wonder how effect the medications will be post op

given the malabsorption effects of the surgery?

jvaszil@...

[Guest guest]

There are many WLS folks who take antidepressants pre and post op. And the

continued clinical response post op will determine if your antidepressant is

working.

Just a note of advice.. talk with your surgeon and arrange to take your last

pill the day before surgery and restart ASAP afterwards. Most people are

taking SSRIs and can have a rather nasty withdrawal syndrome if they stop

cold turkey for a few days.

in Seattle

DS 1/5/01 295# BMI 47.6

4/5/01 240# BMI 38

Dr Welker - OHSU

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> Does anyone know if current treatment for depression is a disqualification

> for WLS? I'm currently taking antidepressants and will most likely need

> them post-op too. I wonder how effect the medications will be post op

> given the malabsorption effects of the surgery?

>

>

> jvaszil@...

[Guest guest]

There are many WLS folks who take antidepressants pre and post op. And the

continued clinical response post op will determine if your antidepressant is

working.

Just a note of advice.. talk with your surgeon and arrange to take your last

pill the day before surgery and restart ASAP afterwards. Most people are

taking SSRIs and can have a rather nasty withdrawal syndrome if they stop

cold turkey for a few days.

in Seattle

DS 1/5/01 295# BMI 47.6

4/5/01 240# BMI 38

Dr Welker - OHSU

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> Does anyone know if current treatment for depression is a disqualification

> for WLS? I'm currently taking antidepressants and will most likely need

> them post-op too. I wonder how effect the medications will be post op

> given the malabsorption effects of the surgery?

>

>

> jvaszil@...