10stackzz 184 Posted March 12, 2017 My surgery date is Thursday 3/16. I have stopped my daily aspirin and Coumadin regime. However, I'm slightly confused on taking the medicine "ursodiol" to prevent gallstones.My surgeon instructions said to stop aspirin, herbal medicines, & coumadin but, my weight loss dietician wrote on my notes to start my pre op diet 2 weeks before surgery AND start taking ursodiol 2 weeks prior to surgeryI'm going to call in the morning...and get the correct answer but, it's bothering me until then....I don't want my surgery postponed because I took the meds or I shouldn't have taken them....I haven't taken anything but Protein shakes....no Vitamins either....What meds have you stopped prior to surgery? Are you taking vitamins during your 2 week pre op? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinasu 621 Posted March 12, 2017 I didn't start ursodiol until a month after surgery. You'll have to ask, but I suspect you're fine either way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10stackzz 184 Posted March 12, 2017 Thank you for your response. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arringtonc49 188 Posted March 14, 2017 I was told to stop my hctzAnd I didn't take any vitaminsPre op.I started taking Vitamins post op.Still can't take hctz because it may help make me dehydrated. 1 hopekate reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liraxyz 8 Posted March 14, 2017 I started ursidiol a month after surgery as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hopekate 85 Posted March 17, 2017 I have to stop htz, too. My doctor said it could cause dehydration (I take it for leg swelling). I will continue metoprolol and dexilant-even the morning of surgery. The doctor wants me to begin taking the Bariatric Vitamins now. Good luck [emoji256] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites