Thanks Lee and Alistair. I have decided to take Lexapro instead of Zoloft as it's supposed to work faster on anxiety which I have as well. My surgeon who is lovely says obviously to wait till I feel better before my 1 lvl ADR and 1 lvl fusion. So now I have the misfortune of waiting longer with pain exacerbating the depression and stress, not being able to work (Im an aged carer)What a mess! I.ve read you need to stop antidepressants at least 1 week before surgery as they can prolong bleeding .Would really like to know if anyone has had this dilemma as well?