Guest guest Posted July 4, 2001 Report Share Posted July 4, 2001 Hi everyone, as always, I apologize for not keeping up with my fellow DSers. So much has been going on with my life. I can't emphasize it enough. LOSING WEIGHT DOES NOT CURE DEPRESSION! Ok, enough of the yelling. Please if you suffer from real diagnosed depression before having the DS surgery, make sure you continue therapy and meds and even go more afterwards. Before I had DS surgery, I thought weight 302 pounds was the cause of my depression. Who wouldn't? But now that I weigh 140 pounds, I know depression is a physical problem and now I can't mask it by using my weight as an excuse. I am now on Wellbutrin and it has been the best thing ever. I'm also seeing a therapist that is incredible. I've learned so much. I've managed to get myself out of an emotionally abusive relationship because of therapy and now I'm working on rebuilding the damage. To the people who have emailed me in the past few months. Truthfully, I was in my own little blackhole and I'm sorry I ignored you. Depression is a horrible thing. Here are my stats for anyone who doesn't know who the heck I am... 29 years old, female, law student, starter of the ds list and now completely single, no kids. 1992- VBG -342 pounds 1995- silastic ring removed in emergency surgery- 242 pounds 1998- Duodenal Switch surgery- 302 pounds 2000- revision- too much weight lost- 127 pounds 2001- 138 pounds- 145 pounds Medical problems- lose weight too quickly, use a combo of librax and imodium to maintain my weight, severe depression that wellbutrin helps. I would have the DS surgery over again in a minute. I'm so thankful for Dr. Rabkin and for this surgery. Ok, my fingers are tired. Much love to you all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2001 Report Share Posted July 6, 2001 , Just a holler back at cha from one of your biggest fans. I totally relate with what you say and hope you get what you need and continue in your recovery (from depression) journey healthfully and serenely. hugs. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2001 Report Share Posted July 6, 2001 Dear , Thanks for your post. I have battled with depression over the past 10 years, and I appreciate what you have to say. I'm doing really well the past couple of years, but I'm religious about my meds and seeing my therapist. Both my psychiatrist and my therapist are totally behind my decision to have this surgery and will be there for me on the other side. I'm very grateful for that. Yes, depression is a chemical imbalance. It really sucks! It especially sucks to deal both with obesity and depression: two things that most people just don't understand and think are character flaw or are things you can fix by yourself. Lots of ignorance out there that leads to lots of pain for those who are already suffering. I've commented to lots of people about how my insurance won't pay for obesity surgery (I'm going self-pay) AND has ridiculously low benefits for mental health. It's prejudice, pure and simple. Some of the recent posts by people who are dealing with this level of ignorance and prejudice from their own doctors really make me angry. Thank God there are at least a few docs out there who "get it." Not nearly enough yet. But more and more. It really pays to keep looking till you find one who can really help you. I hope all goes well for you! Blessings and peace, Robyn pre-op Dr. Anthone Update- ***depression**** Hi everyone, as always, I apologize for not keeping up with my fellow DSers. So much has been going on with my life. I can't emphasize it enough. LOSING WEIGHT DOES NOT CURE DEPRESSION! Ok, enough of the yelling. Please if you suffer from real diagnosed depression before having the DS surgery, make sure you continue therapy and meds and even go more afterwards. Before I had DS surgery, I thought weight 302 pounds was the cause of my depression. Who wouldn't? But now that I weigh 140 pounds, I know depression is a physical problem and now I can't mask it by using my weight as an excuse. I am now on Wellbutrin and it has been the best thing ever. I'm also seeing a therapist that is incredible. I've learned so much. I've managed to get myself out of an emotionally abusive relationship because of therapy and now I'm working on rebuilding the damage. To the people who have emailed me in the past few months. Truthfully, I was in my own little blackhole and I'm sorry I ignored you. Depression is a horrible thing. Here are my stats for anyone who doesn't know who the heck I am... 29 years old, female, law student, starter of the ds list and now completely single, no kids. 1992- VBG -342 pounds 1995- silastic ring removed in emergency surgery- 242 pounds 1998- Duodenal Switch surgery- 302 pounds 2000- revision- too much weight lost- 127 pounds 2001- 138 pounds- 145 pounds Medical problems- lose weight too quickly, use a combo of librax and imodium to maintain my weight, severe depression that wellbutrin helps. I would have the DS surgery over again in a minute. I'm so thankful for Dr. Rabkin and for this surgery. Ok, my fingers are tired. Much love to you all... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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