I started antidepressants in 2016. I'm 5'7" and was 140 lbs. I've since gained about 100 lbs with no discernable change aside from antidepressant usage. Extremely rare I know. It's like the meds have changed how I process food. I've tried over a dozen medications and they either don't work for my illnesses or make me gain weight and don't let me lose. I've seen multiple specialists and have no health issues aside from my mental illnesses. I unfortunately cannot discontinue my antidepressants.
I started seeing a weight management specialist earlier this year and despite exercise and dietary changes I haven't had any real success. She recently suggested weight loss surgery, and is currently consulting with those in her field to see if anyone else in my unusual situation has had success with it. My psychiatrist is also looking into the matter.
Have any of you successfully lost weight caused by antidepressants through surgery? If so, did you continue to take your antidepressants throughout recovery and after? What surgical method did you go with?
Alternatively, have any of you lost this much weight through another method while staying on antidepressants? Specific diet, exercises, etc? The only thing I haven't tried is keto.
I'm pretty desperate at this point. Really hope someone has some advice or experience with this, or knows someone who does.
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