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Hello Family - question - I am currently taking Cymbalta - for anxiety - I had a full hysterectomy in 2012. Due to be sleeved in April (early part) CW 297 BMI 44 height 5'10 - after being sleeved did you have any issues with your medications?

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Hello :)

I am currently on quite a few bipolar meds (been taking them since 2006). Before I started those medications my weight was around 170. I definitely think that the meds played a big part in my weight gain over the years.

Since my sleeve surgery, I have steadily been losing weight, with only a few stalls.

I think that the sleeve is working great despite my taking some meds that are known to cause weight gain.

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Prednisone is a steroid notorious for causing weight gain. I've been on it several times since my VSG and have not experienced any regain. Bottom line is, no matter what medication you are taking, its still comes down to what you eat that causes regain. (And I don't count Water weight because it's not "real" weight) You may just have to be a little more diligent about your diet plan if you are taking these types of medications.

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On ‎2‎/‎23‎/‎2017 at 9:10 PM, blev said:

Hello Family - question - I am currently taking Cymbalta - for anxiety - I had a full hysterectomy in 2012. Due to be sleeved in April (early part) CW 297 BMI 44 height 5'10 - after being sleeved did you have any issues with your medications? emoji177.png

I have been on Cymbalta for about two years, both pre and post VSG and have had zero issues with it.

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