Ask a doctor  Depression Following Gastric Bypass Surgery?  I've
seen a lot of people on YouTube who chronicle their gastric
bypass surgery and seem to go through a lot of depression after
the surgery. If you're already susceptible to depression and
want to do WLS, can you stay on antidepressants?  Doctor Answers
(2)  Depression and gastric bypass   Depression is a common
problem in patients with morbid obesity. Most patients are
happier and feel much better about themselves but it is not
uncommon to continue with your anti-depressant medications after
surgery.   Shawn Garber, MD FACS  The New York Bariatric Group
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1 review  Depression after Gastric Bypass   A person's overall
sense of well-being is much improved after gastric bypass
secondary to weight loss therefore depression is actually
uncommon after surgery. BUT if you are taking medications prior
to surgery, a patient should continue to take these meds. There
are multiple reason's for dep