SamanthaNoyes

Hi there! I'm 4 years out from surgery - use to weight 448 and now I'm 188. Woo! Thank you Dr. Ameri! So as a patient, I'm working on an article for Vice regarding life post surgery and how depression/suicide is a problem for patients. I know I take medicine with anxiety/panic attacks now & dealing with nonsense has been tougher. Is there anyone else out there with this problem - that would be open to talking? I can keep you anonymous if you want? I can be reached at samanthajocelynnoyes@gmail.com - thanks!!!

Thank you, thank you for sharing your experience! You're amazing and brave! I'm going to message your privately this weekend and if you want to be anonymous or not - that's cool. Thank you! You have no idea how much this means to me. I raise my glasses to all you!

Hard Absolutely not! There was study done by the University of Pitt back in 2010 and the numbers showed there an increase. Not everyone has the problem - but I know I never had panic attacks or issues with depression before I had the surgery and I know I'm not the only one, hence why I'm asking. Would never exploit - I almost died after surgery and went thru hell and back - even with the anxiety & everything - it's still the best decision I've ever made.