Depression and Hormones

[JaniceRNZ 2]

Hi, I am 52 and take Venlafaxine (Effexor). I'm wondering if the absorption of the drug has been affected by the surgery). I was also taking other medications such as Prednisone, and Thyroxine, amongst others prior to surgery. All of them had to be stopped as my gut ulcerated and any pills irritated it. I have been post menopausal for a number of years. Everything had changed including sleep, energy etc, and not in a positive way.

[carelabra 36]

I'm 57 and am on lexapro. I have noticed night sweats after surgery. One year out and I still have them. My anxiety level is through the roof also. Grrr

[facebro29 272]

Seriously don't think age has anything to do with it!! OMG I feel sorry for my husband sometimes because of my moods. I'm on antidepressants as well and have been pretty much since my teens. Antidepressants hasn't touched the monster inside me. Went to see the doctor and she told me my surgery shouldn't effect me this way. Don't think she knows anything about this surgery. I read before there will be hormone issues but never thought it would be this bad. I think I might be turning a corner at least I hope I am for sanity and my husband's sake.

[mbguilbo 1]

I am 57, 9 months post surgery, gastric bypass. My emotional reactions are definitely different. I am far quicker to anger, but as someone who previously struggled with depression, I see anger (with cause) as a very positive step. It means I am not internalizing every negative emotion and accepting blame for every little thing that doesn't go as planned. The trick is relearning healthy and appropriate ways to express those emotions. I am happy as hell to work through it instead of holding onto those negative feelings. I started going through menopause about the same time as my surgery, so I really cant know how much is hormonal vs increased confidence and body image.

[SoozeeQ 0]

I am starting the process of getting the gastric bypass surgery. I take meds for panic attacks. I take 100 mg of Zoloft daily. Reading your posts about how angry I could get etc really makes me wonder if I want to go thru with it

[jrmoseley 101]

Any updates, anyone? I'm pre-surgical, and wonder about this topic myself. I'm post-menopausal, having had a complete hysterectomy at 42, but I've had long bouts of depression in the past. The last 4-5 years I have had seasonal depression in the winter, but living in Wisconsin makes that almost normal. I tried anti-depressants the first couple of years, then went with increasing Vitamin D and using therapy lights with some success the last few years. But I worry that having WLS in September will make this winter truly miserable.

[Gingerrose 9]

Any updates, anyone? I'm pre-surgical, and wonder about this topic myself. I'm post-menopausal, having had a complete hysterectomy at 42, but I've had long bouts of depression in the past. The last 4-5 years I have had seasonal depression in the winter, but living in Wisconsin makes that almost normal. I tried anti-depressants the first couple of years, then went with increasing Vitamin D and using therapy lights with some success the last few years. But I worry that having WLS in September will make this winter truly miserable.

How did it go?

[jrmoseley 101]

How did it go?

Had bypass yesterday, still in the hospital today. I'm sore, but keeping down Water and juice.

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[jrmoseley 101]

How did it go?

Had bypass yesterday, still in the hospital today. I'm sore, but keeping down Water and juice.

Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

[jrmoseley 101]

How did it go?

Had bypass yesterday, still in the hospital today. I'm sore, but keeping down Water and juice.

Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app