Meds after surgery

[PatriotFan 23]

Hi all. I have a surgery date for Nov. 22nd and I'm leaning towards Gastric Bypass. My only concern is I take 2 time realeased meds. Wellbutrin 300 a day. Xanax 2.0 time released and .5 as needed. I have an appointment with my primary and my surgeon said they would address it in the hospital also. Has anyone been in this situation and found a solution that worked? It took me a long time to get my meds right and I don't want to fix my physical at the cost of my anxiety and depression. Thx in advance.

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[Daisee68 2,493]

Time released meds are supposed to be tough after bypass. I can tell you that I take Trintellix (was Brintellix) for depression (though it is apparently immediate release) - 1x per day at bedtime. I did increase my dose post-op, but I don't know if that is so much to do with the malabsorption of med as it has to do with just general additional emotions that come with the rapidly changing body and release of hormones as you lose (plus I got laid off which really was a blow to my ego!). Anyway, I still wouldn't change the surgery for a moment. They can adjust your meds, but it will take some time and adjustment.

Good luck with your decision.

[PatriotFan 23]

Tyvm Daisee68. Great advice. You bring up another another good question for me to ask the Dr. I never considered the amount.

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[Djmohr 6,965]

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I would definately work with your surgeon on this. I am sure they have come across it alot over the years. I know there are few medications that really do have absorption issues but the time released ones can be a challenge.

[PatriotFan 23]

Tyvm. That's a good point. I sometimes run out of the 2.0 because I get 120 of the .5 and I won't do that again. The .5 even taking extra don't work in it's place.

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[RN_Patriot 0]

On 10/2/2016 at 7:27 AM, Daisee68 said:

Time released meds are supposed to be tough after bypass. I can tell you that I take Trintellix (was Brintellix) for depression (though it is apparently immediate release) - 1x per day at bedtime. I did increase my dose post-op, but I don't know if that is so much to do with the malabsorption of med as it has to do with just general additional emotions that come with the rapidly changing body and release of hormones as you lose (plus I got laid off which really was a blow to my ego!). Anyway, I still wouldn't change the surgery for a moment. They can adjust your meds, but it will take some time and adjustment.

Good luck with your decision.

I just had the SADI on 7/3, and I haven’t taken my Trintellix since 7/2. Did you take your Trintellix whole or crushed after surgery? I need to start taking it again, but I’m nervous about my pouch tolerating the pill.