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I’m 16 days post op. I was not told to stop by birth control (or any of my medications for that matter) at any point, but I got my period the other day, which is not typical. I also have been feeling very depressed and I’m wondering if I’m not absorbing/processing my antidepressants correctly.

I’m seeing my doctor Monday. Just wondering if anyone else has run into this and how it panned out. Thank you in advance

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Hey lady!

So definitely talk to your doctor on Monday about what they want you to take. Getting your period can be expected, your body just went through some crazy changes and one thing as a lady that happens is that we might have spotting or our period when these happen. Regarding the depression, I am about to get my surgery and I talked to my doctor about them, they told me I could keep taking my medication. The main concern that medication may be too big and may become stuck in your newer, smaller stomach. So I would check with them first, and see if they can be taken and maybe they need to be cut or crushed.

Also with the depression, if you aren't taking your medication, try to stay on top of it and use some other outlets to try and manage or cope with it. Talk to friends, reach out to us on here, we got your back and you can make it through!

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On 03/23/2019 at 18:16, ZGal said:



I’m 16 days post op. I was not told to stop by birth control (or any of my medications for that matter) at any point, but I got my period the other day, which is not typical. I also have been feeling very depressed and I’m wondering if I’m not absorbing/processing my antidepressants correctly.




I’m seeing my doctor Monday. Just wondering if anyone else has run into this and how it panned out. Thank you in advance


I got my period the day before sleeve and have it now 2 weeks before bypass. I’m on continuous birth control and don’t get periods. It just shows how stressed I must feel.

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7 hours ago, NikNaks said:

Hey lady!

So definitely talk to your doctor on Monday about what they want you to take. Getting your period can be expected, your body just went through some crazy changes and one thing as a lady that happens is that we might have spotting or our period when these happen. Regarding the depression, I am about to get my surgery and I talked to my doctor about them, they told me I could keep taking my medication. The main concern that medication may be too big and may become stuck in your newer, smaller stomach. So I would check with them first, and see if they can be taken and maybe they need to be cut or crushed.

Also with the depression, if you aren't taking your medication, try to stay on top of it and use some other outlets to try and manage or cope with it. Talk to friends, reach out to us on here, we got your back and you can make it through!

Thanks! I am on top of the depression, that’s why I want it fixed ASAP hehe. I, thankfully, haven’t had any issues with taking my medications, so that’s why I’m wondering if my body isn’t processing it correctly. That makes sense about my period too. Fingers crossed I have some answers when I see my dr 😊

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