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11-01-2007, 07:35 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,369
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 258 lb Start Weight:
151 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
107 lb Weight Loss:
-14 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.4728682171 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
22.2963663096 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass    |  Antidepressants OK so i did it. My dr prescribed one when i went in last week. I didnt post about this because i wanted to be ok with it myself first. sounds stupid i know but i didnt want to take it. i went in last week to talk about the numbness in my leg/foot and i burst out into tears. didnt really know why but i jsut did, and it had happend quite frequently up until that point. i explained to her that this happend daily. i didnt feel "hopeless" to the extent of taking a nosedive off the roof, but i have had my rough moments. i explained that at times i was so anxious and other times i was very down in the dumps, but couldnt really describe anytime in between. I have been very stressed lately. havent slept much etc. anyhow, she gave me a lexapro starter pack. i honeslty did not want to admit defeat by taking it, and i actually put it off for a few days, but i have been on it for a week and a few days and while i cannot say i notice an actual difference in myself, i DO notice that i feel things are not as "urgent" as they were prior to taking it. can this happen in 1 week?? hmmm so im taking it, i feel good about it. i am not ashamed or embarassed anymore. and if anyone has taken this and has anything to share please do. and even if you havent taken it and want to share, please do  i think that depression is something that deserves aknowledgement no matter how minor you feel it is. if you feel stuck, alone, or hopeless; please talk to someone about it. dont try to make it go away on your own. I should do commercials.... 
__________________ Anything worth having is worth working for Kenya R. Lap RNY 4/19/07     Last edited by Kenyar : 11-01-2007 at 08:02 PM. Reason: typos of course.... |
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11-01-2007, 07:50 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WADING RIVER (Long Island), NY
Posts: 4,860
Weight Statistics 7/16/07 Start Date:
7/16/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
139 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
91 lb Weight Loss:
24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.5652173913 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.4492961793 BMI Start:
28.0715311692 BMI Current:
23.2246480896 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |  Kenya I Think It Is Great That You Took This Step. It Will Take A While Till You Totally Feel And Notice A Difference. Also There Are Times That You And The Doc Have To Experiment With The Dosage And The Type Of Pill Your Taking. Somtimes They Have To Change The Dose Or Put You On Somthing Different If This One Doesnt Work Out. All I Can Say Is Be Real Patient Thru This Process. It Will Work!!!  Also One More Thing If You Ever Decide To Stop Taking Them Call The Doc, Please Dont Go Cold Turkey! I Had Done That Once And I Went Thru Withdrawl Real Bad. So Be Patient And Give It Time.I Think You Are Doing A Great Thing To Help Improve Your Life. Somtimes You Need Help So Why Not Take It Right. I Wish You All The Luck
__________________ 3/2008 PREG. START WT 144LBS. GOAL WILL HAVE TO WAIT TILL AFTER BABY  230 lbs 7/2007 & 142 lbs 4/2008     |
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11-01-2007, 07:57 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,369
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 258 lb Start Weight:
151 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
107 lb Weight Loss:
-14 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.4728682171 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
22.2963663096 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EDIE 52LBS?????? i just noticed im sorry i havent been paying attention. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! (thanks for the kind words. you are so sweet  )
__________________ Anything worth having is worth working for Kenya R. Lap RNY 4/19/07 |
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11-01-2007, 08:09 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WADING RIVER (Long Island), NY
Posts: 4,860
Weight Statistics 7/16/07 Start Date:
7/16/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
139 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
91 lb Weight Loss:
24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.5652173913 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.4492961793 BMI Start:
28.0715311692 BMI Current:
23.2246480896 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Thanks Kenya. Its Funny Because Tom Hasnt Really Affected My Eating Since Surgery But This Month I Can Eat A House!!!! And The Past 2 Days I Have Been Eating Way More Than Usual And I Try Not To Eat Late At Night And I Even Did That The Other Nite With Cheese And Cashews And 2 Crackers. I Was So Upset At This All I Was Afraid To Weigh Myself For 2 Days So Today I Did And Go Figure I End Up Losing 2 Lbs In 2 Days. Lol I Usually Eat About 750 Calories A Day Give Or Take And Yesterday Was Out Of Control And Reached 946 I Just Felt So Depressed And Wondered What The Hell WILL Happen To Me In The Future. Lol But After Losing The 2 Lbs I Feel A Bit Better But Still Worry What Will Happen Every Month During Tom
__________________ 3/2008 PREG. START WT 144LBS. GOAL WILL HAVE TO WAIT TILL AFTER BABY 230 lbs 7/2007 & 142 lbs 4/2008 |
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11-01-2007, 08:11 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Milford Kansas
Posts: 1,205
Weight Statistics 09/01/2006 Start Date:
5' 4" Height: 254 lb Start Weight:
144 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.3070866142 % % Lost:
02/01/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 43.5942382812 BMI Start:
24.71484375 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Kenya congrats to you for not being embarrased sometimes everyone needs a little help. Been there done it and thinking I might need to do it again. |
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11-01-2007, 08:39 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,591
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 363 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
152 lb Weight Loss:
46 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.8732782369 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
30.2720408163 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Kenya, Lexapro is the medication that I am on. They put me on it about 3-4 years ago. I take it for Anxiety. It is a depression med but they tried me on it for the anxiety. This is my miracle drug. My life is so much better now because of it. At the time my son was a senior in high school. It was right after the war started up and he informs me he was going into the Navy. This being my only son and the way he was acting at the time just couldnt bear it. My PCP seen the need for me to be on somthing and precribed this. Needless to say my son didnt go in to the service. No that is a bad thing but being my only child I had nightmares I would never see him again. This is somthing that no one should be ashamed of. The meds you have now are shown to work within 2 weeks. I can personally say after one weeks time my anxiety was being relieved. Im so glad you got help. |
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11-01-2007, 08:45 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WADING RIVER (Long Island), NY
Posts: 4,860
Weight Statistics 7/16/07 Start Date:
7/16/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
139 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
91 lb Weight Loss:
24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.5652173913 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.4492961793 BMI Start:
28.0715311692 BMI Current:
23.2246480896 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Ms Vickie I Have A Question, How Is Your Appetite With The Meds Pre-op? You Know How Some Make You Gain Wt. I Ask Just Incase I Decide To Do The Same Thing And I Know Alot Of Pills Out There Play With Your Appetite And Are Known To Make You Gain Wt
__________________ 3/2008 PREG. START WT 144LBS. GOAL WILL HAVE TO WAIT TILL AFTER BABY 230 lbs 7/2007 & 142 lbs 4/2008 |
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11-01-2007, 10:28 PM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Watertown, NY
Posts: 124
Weight Statistics 5/07 Start Date:
8/1/07 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 225 lb Start Weight:
143 lb Current Weight:
132 lb Goal Weight:
82 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
36.4444444444 % % Lost:
8/1/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 41.1485431842 BMI Start:
26.1521852237 BMI Current:
24.1404786681 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | My husband has been taking this med for almost a year and it has been wonderful for him,he's like a different person,in a good way...lol. It does take about 4 weeks for any of these meds to get into your system.
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11-01-2007, 10:42 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii
Posts: 3,622
Blog Entries: 9 Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
120 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
-5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.8260869565 % % Lost:
June 23 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.0629552549 BMI Start:
21.9458896982 BMI Current:
22.860301769 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I'm not Ms. Vickie but I have been on Lexapro for 2 years and it didnt effect my appetite or my weight gain at all. I am still on it and losing well so I dont think it affects the weight like some |
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11-01-2007, 10:55 PM
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| WLS Guru Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan
Posts: 377
Weight Statistics 07/25/07 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 288 lb Start Weight:
201 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
87 lb Weight Loss:
41 lb Lb Left to Lose:
30.2083333333 % % Lost:
08/2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 43.785467128 BMI Start:
30.5586072664 BMI Current:
24.3252595156 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Kenya there is nothing wrong with needing an antidepressant. I suffer hugelt fron SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and have been on and off them for years. I have been on Effexor since the death of my mom two years go. She was my best friend and it was a long.ugly death. I moved in to her home for the last year of her life to take care of her and when she died I just couldn't snap out of it. I still cry often thinking and missing her. Actually, when I had this surgery I suggested to the doc that maybe I should wean off them and he totally disagreed. He said that he puts a large amount of GBS patients on them postop. He said that depression is sometimes part of the aftereffects of GBS. Frankly I think that you have had alot of things going on and this will make a huge difference for yoiu. The newer ones such as Lexapr or Cymbalta take effect quite quickly and usually help within 2-3 weeks. It is very possible that you are beginning to feel the benefits after one week. By three weeks you will feel like a different person. Good luck sweetie and you know you can always vent here!!
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