Medications and Gastric Sleeve

[mrsshmoo8289 5]

I take five psychiatric meds a day. I have been seriously considering gastric sleeve, but I'm afraid it will affect how my meds are absorbed. I take some at Breakfast, some at lunch, some at dinner, so it's not just once a day. I can't have them go through my stomach too fast so they're not effective. I'm also considering Lap Band for this reason.

Does anyone have experience with this type of situation? Doesn't have to be psych meds, any kind of meds would be affected. This is one of my biggest reasons to hesitate making the appointment with the bariatric surgeon, that and potential for weight regain later despite best efforts. I don't want to end up on permanent liquid only, or something like 1000 calories day. That seems too low to me.

Thanks for any help you can give with this. Looking forward to meeting you all.

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

I am on meds as well and I take them throughout the day..I get what I need and they work like they always did......

[mrsshmoo8289 5]

Thanks!

I just read that you can't have NSAIDs ever with a Lap Band. Is this also true for gastric sleeve? I need those for spine pain (I have a collapsed disc). That alone would disqualify me from the surgery. Hoping it's compatible.