Question:
Why am I do down, is my anti-depressant not being absorbed?
I am over 3 weeks post-op (lost 25lbs), for the last two weeks I have been down in the dumps. I have been on Celexa for over two years pre-op (my savior through anxiety disorder), I am wondering if maybe I am not absorbing all the medication I take daily because of my surgery. I can't get out of this funk, its a sadness, a lonliness, even though I almost always have people around. I have heard it is normal, but I'd like to see if anyone is in my situation. I will ask my Doctor about the medication absorbtion, but until then does anyone know? Thanks! — Jennifer F. (posted on February 13, 2003)
February 13, 2003
at 3 weeks PO i believe that this is a normal part of your recovering from
major surgery....anestheeetic will cause a mild depression ...i have
suffererd this after every surgery (all 11 of them) at about 2 to 3 weeks
Post Op
— bekka K.
February 13, 2003
As a non medical, personal opinion, I'd say the depression is a reaction
from the anesthesia & major surgery. It's normal to be pretty bummed
out after major surgery. I'd talk to your surgeon & see if they know
anything. I take celexa too & I had a hard time the first month or so.
My surgeon was really clear that I'd be in a shitty mood for the first
three months. It's just your body healing overtime. I think. But talk to
your WLS surgeon! It'll pass. Talk to people. Journal.
— LionGirl2k
February 13, 2003
Hi there, Jennifer! I agree with the other posters that it is a normal
part after surgery. My Shrink said he had never heard of the
anti-depressant not being absorbed, I had thought the same thing. I would
go thru days where I felt totally alone, even though I have my hubby and
niece and our zoo to contend with! hehe And also consider that we are
losing weight quickly and all that extra estrogen is floating around
wrecking havoc on us emotionally. You should also see if your doctor can
up your dosage. I'm on Prozac and went from 20 to 40 to try and help
balance it a little. I just wish I knew how to make the hormones pass
through my system quicker! lol If you want to e-mail me, please do. Vi.
open RNY 9/23/02 down 105 lbs.
— Vi F.
February 15, 2003
While this can be normal after surgery there is no reason you have to go
through it. It doesn't make you stronger or a better person, just
miserable. Call your doctor first thing monday morning and get your dosage
increased. Maybe just even 10mg will do it. I've been on Celexa for
almost 4 years now and over time my dosage has grown to 60mg. It is a high
dosage but it makes my life happy and enjoyable. I am 11 days post-op and
except for about 15 hours have felt like my depression is still under
excellent control. If I was feeling like you and had been for a week or
more I would call my doctor. Just because you up your dosage now doesn't
mean it has to stay there - just to help you through these early stages.
Please call the doctor! Chris
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