Did you get off Depression meds after surgery?

[Texasmom65 23]

Just wondering if anyone was able to get off their depression meds after surgery and losing alot of weight.

When I had my psyc eval, the doc mentioned that after I lose weight I can probably get off of the meds.

I've been on meds on and off for about 15 years. The longest time off was after my third child was born in 2003. I didn't get back on them until 2006 when I was going through a divorce. Then I got off them again in 2008 and back on them in early 2010 because I started menopause. I would love to be off them. Just wondering if weight loss would help that part of my life.

BTW...I don't take a really strong med either, never have. I just need that little bit.

[lunarose 97]

I had been on it for 4 years and just got weaned off last month. Had a few hot flashes when I got completely off but they have seemed to be gone now.

[ToDream 18]

I got off just before surgery (because I wasn't going to be able to swallow them for awhile after surgery anyway) and with the exception of about 1 week where I really thought I couldn't do without them, I haven't taken them since.

[picnic011 0]

thanks all. i went off of mine for pre op... i am at week 2 and was wondering if i should get back on... i actually feel better off of them... besides the grumpy times when my belly hurts... nice to now it is possible

[sunnyd 32]

My doctor suggested staying on them for the first year post-op because of all the changes we go through physically, emotionally, and mentally. I'm going to follow that advice just to be on the safe side. But I'm sure you could get off the meds earlier. Maybe have your doctor wean you off with lower doses first.

[Tippy2us 11]

I was on Wellbutrin before surgery along with a Water pill for blood pressure and hormone replacement therapy. I weaned all of it down before surgery and have not taken anything since my surgery 2 weeks ago. So far I'm giddy, low bp, and no hot flashes so I hope it continues!