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Depression ,bipolar,PTSD, ADHD anyone ???

living4myself_gb1-21-13:

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yes, dx'd in 2003...had a set back in 2009/2010...doing much better and stable since 2010...just starting my wls journey and will have at least 6 months until i get a surgery date because of medicare rules... currently have a bmi of 49.

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Bipolar, diagnosed a year ago. Had surgery three years ago and doing well, lost 120 lbs, but gained 15 lbs back in last two months. Have been manic and that tends to fuel eating for me. Has anyone else found this? Also have problem with compulsive night eating. Think meds need adjusting. Any ideas anyone?

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My understanding is that we all regain some weight after we reach our lowest weight.

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Depression ,bipolar,PTSD, ADHD anyone ???

living4myself_gb1-21-13:

I don't think suffering from any of these ailemnts can act as a hindrance in undergoing the gastric bypass surgery until you have a good experienced doctor to back you. All of these can be dealt with ease if precautions are taken. Though I don't know for sure but I have heard that doctors take care of all these in advance.

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I was diagnosed in 2009 after a severe manic episode. I also have PTSD, OCD and anxiety. My psychiatrist wrote a letter to my surgeon stating that I can make my own decisions about surgery and it would likely improve my mental state. My bipolar is well under control. The surgeons office accepted that as my psych eval. Which made me very happy. I don't want to spend the money on their psychologist or take take that 400 question test.

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