Depression & Anxiety medication

[Misskar 12]

I have been on antidepressants for over 14 years. Does anyone know if you continue taking your same doses after surgery. My pills are capsules, which I believe we'll just sit in the smaller stomach and potentially cause ulcers, has anyone had experience with this.

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[Coffeelark 9]

I've not had surgery yet, it's Sept 12th, but have the same question.

[brightfaith 187]

I also have this question. I spoke with my psychiatrist at my last appointment about the possibility of weight loss surgery, and he said if I decided to move forward, he would work with the surgeon to determine whether any of my medications may pose difficulty, and we could find alternative ways to take them or consider different drugs (which I am loathe to do, because the combination I have been on for the last 18 months is the most effective I have ever taken). Has anyone had to change their medication?

[Ready4theday 35]

Just had surgery last Thurs. I take an antidepressant (for MDD) and my surgeon had me stop it only the day of surgery and for 3 days afterward. Since it takes a while to build up in the system, she wasn't concerned about it being depleted after just a few days. Since I couldn't crush it and it's not a capsule I can open, she just wanted to be sure my stomach would tolerate it once I did take it. I started taking it again Mon. and so far have had no problems. I just make sure to have some milk, Soup or Protein Shake in my pouch and not take it on an empty stomach.

I also talked with my psychiatrist about it prior to surgery and he said I'd stay on the same dose until I come back for my next check up with him in late Sept. He didn't anticipate needing to change the dose due to surgery.

Hope this helps.

Best of luck to you all!

HW 280
CW 267
SW 274 (8/24/17)
GW 150

[Coffeelark 9]

Thanks. I sure understand not wanting to change meds that are working well. Glad to hear i might not be off my meds long. I was afraid of maybe bad withdrawal or seizures from suddenly stopping these meds. Keep in touch folks, ok?

[BarbarahC 6]

I have been on MDD meds since before my Rue-en-y in 2002 and only needed to adjust the dosage. Don't worry, they won't just sit in your pouch. The do dissolve.