Antidepresents & Psych Eval

[Stacy_wls 135]

I am meeting with the psychiatrist next week. I am concerned my depression / antidepressants could cause some issues with approval.

Has anyone else gone through this process who has been dealing with depression?

Thank you!

[caroline2 89]

I take anti-depressants, along with other psychiatric meds. My psychiatrist had no problems with WLS. Depression is a medical condition just like diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. I would think as long as you are stable there would not be a problem. Good luck to you!

[Seela 1,187]

My surgeon said most of his patients are on anti depressants

[Miss Mac 6,262]

I have one week left in my three month program, then my paperwork goes in to the insurance. When I had my first visit with the bariatric physician, she switched my Sertraline (that I had been taking for three years for post stroke depression and anxiety) to Buproprion, which made a big gigantic difference in my outlook in only two weeks. My team is there for me to succeed. The psych was more concerned about my support system at home and how family and social dynamic have affected my eating in the past and are likely to affect it in the future. I worried about it for nothing.

[joseppecamp 4]

I'm on Prozac and was approved with flying colors. No worries. Just answer questions honestly. Don't be afraid.

[Stacy_wls 135]

Thank you everyone. This makes me feel much better!