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Hey, so I have had depression and bipolar almost all my life (since I was 6), almost as long as Ive been overweight (since I was 4). I'm now down 210 pounds. I'm on a few medications to control my depression and bipolar (Latuda, Trileptal, and Wellbutrin). I've been experiencing a bunch of manic and depressive episodes recently.

Has anyone experienced an increase in swings after weight loss? I do have a call in to my doctor but he probably won't get back to me until late tomorrow. I was just curious if this happened to anyone else or if I'm just crazy.

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Hormone imbalance caused by weight loss is super common. You aren't nut balls, you're normal. You will need to adjust your meds and you'll be right as rain.

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Hormone imbalance caused by weight loss is super common. You aren't nut balls, you're normal. You will need to adjust your meds and you'll be right as rain.

Thanks! It was super concerning for me because I haven't had such extreme swings in a long time. The doctor said basically the same thing.

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Oh my I am Bi-Polar also last thing I need is to swing hard. My surgery is 2/14/17. Did you take your same medication the whole time?

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Oh my I am Bi-Polar also last thing I need is to swing hard. My surgery is 2/14/17. Did you take your same medication the whole time?

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I have taken the same meds the whole time. My doctor is changing how I'm taking one of my meds and we'll see if that helps.

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We're you emotionally unbalanced. I hear all of these people talk about emotions and depression. I pray I stay stable.

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We're you emotionally unbalanced. I hear all of these people talk about emotions and depression. I pray I stay stable.

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No, I've been the most stable I've been really ever the past few years. Which is why I'm so upset by this.

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Do you take Wellbutrin SR ??

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I take Wellbutrin xl, Latuda, and Trileptal.

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They said I may have to take Wellbutrin no sustained release?

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My surgeon said with the sleeve extended release is still fine.

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I saw my psychiatrist Friday and she says my mess are fine. Don't change anything.

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Holy freaking cow. Mood swings galore, girl!! I read up on it, and it explains that estrogen and testosterone are being released much more than usual; plus a few other hormones. I have depression and anxiety but since my surgery (15 days ago) I feel like I've been so pissy!

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She increased my anti anxiety to 3x per day increased my mood stabilizer and left antidepressant. I have had a hysterectomy but have my ovaries. I am an RN so I am so prepared. I have all the Vitamins, foods, Protein powder plain, Protein bullion, protein hot chocolate, protein Fruit drinks, and have done meal prep for three weeks.

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I'm on Wellbutrin XL & my surgery isn't until next month. The nurse told me I may go through hormonal changes with weight loss & may need to lower my dosage in the future. That's the only feedback I have. I liked your post because I have no idea what to expect with my anti depressants after surgery.

Height 5'0"

Weight for consultation: 216 lbs.

Pre-op Weight: Unknown until January 20th.

My profile picture is not me. It's my "FitSpiration" body.

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