katygirl01

I had RNY on 8/13/2012 at the age of 62. I have lost 98 pounds in 10 months . I don't get in as much exercise as I would like to. Mainly just walk and do yard work. I eat protein first and very little carbs. I do eat wheat crackers and cheddar cheese for a snack . I wish I had lost more by now but I am so glad to be rid of the extra weight. Even though this has been a trying journey I am so thankful to have this much of the saga behind me. I can 't wait to see what the future holds.

I live east of Houston in Baytown. Had RNY at Memorial Hospital in Houston with Dr. Carlos Ferrarri 8//3/2012.

Congrats on your weight loss I had Roux-en-y on 8/13/12......5 weeks out and have lost 26 lbs. Not exercising like I should and have been so depressed I can't stand myself! I was taking Cymbalta for depression for several years before the surgery. Surgeon said to stop all meds the day before the surgery and on release from hospital was told to contact my PCP for follow-up on meds. No one discussed the effect of WLS on all my medications before the surgery. Since we cannot swallow a pill or capsule, and Cymbalta capsule cannot be opened, I opted to not take it anymore. Big mistake. PCP recommended seeing a Psychiatrist, who prescribed Prozac, which will have to be crushed or opened before use. After researching on the web I found that Acupunture can help with depression. I got an appt to see an acupuncturist for treatment and herbal remedy. Had my first treatment today. Crushed herbs and put them in hot Water to melt. Tastes like herb tea. Feel a little better this evening after only 1 treatment, and will have to wait to see how the herbs help the crying and depression. I hear from WLS message boards that it takes 3 to 4 months to get over the sad feelings, but hope to kick start that with acupuncture and herbs. Looking forward to the day when I am glad that I had the surgery. Several family members had Roux-en-y but none of them mentioned the sadness after surgery. Good luck and let us know what you find regarding taking antidepressants.