Psychotropic meds

[newbeginnings1965 48]

Took my meds the night of surgery and every night since. No issues.

[sheetmetalgirl 25]

I would not let that keep you away from your surgery. The wls journey can be a very emotional one, yes. I would highly recommend going to a counselor/therapist for ANYONE both pre and post op wls. As for the meds, you may have issues, you may not. BUT, that is an issue that can come up at anytime anyway with those types of meds. Stay close to you doctors be open and upfront about everything. Keep a journal and if you don't have someone to vent to, seriously consider a therapist (or even a support group) for the first 6-12 months post op. So many changes happen so fast. No matter what obstacle comes your way post op, you will more than likely be very satisfied with your decision if you follow through. The fear of the unknown holds us back, and many times we find out later there was nothing to be afraid of.

[OKCPirate 5,323]

The question I'm having a problem getting an answer to is do I take the short or long acting form of my antidepressants after surgery?

It depends. I'm sorry that's the best answer. Anyone who has taken these meds for a while knows it is an odd struggle to get the meds right. And even when you do, the body changes, or we get into another phase of life, and the meds we used to take just don't work anymore.

Good article on this: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/545489_4

[newmebithebypass 713]

My new NP works with bariatric patients and said we would have to adjust meds after surgery depending on my tolerance but nothing about stopping or going off of anything