Post op medication absorption

[Myrandalynn06 5]

I’m 3 months post op and wondering what prescription medications other people have notified they aren’t getting the full effect of after their surgery? I know I had mine approved for post op but wondering if some of mine may not be absorbing enough or something since I am feeling symptoms of what I would call a reduced dose.

[Arabesque 7,442]

Best thing is to contact your prescribing doctor & find out where your meds are absorbed & processed - tummy, intestines, kidney, liver, etc. Then talk to your surgeon about which ones may not be being absorbed as well because of your surgery.

Some may need to be swapped for alternatives. I believe some people have commented that slow release meds aren’t as effective.

Edited February 15, 2022 by Arabesque

[GradyCat 3,695]

As far as I can tell, nothing ever prevented my prescription meds from being fully absorbed.

[catwoman7 11,221]

Like Arabesque said, slow release versions are known for not absorbing well after WLS. I really haven't heard about absorption issues with other meds - but if you feel you're not getting the full dose, I'd definitely bring it up with the prescribing physician.

[The Greater Fool 2,054]

I generally avoid time-released meds as do my various Docs, mostly out of an abundance of caution.

I've found meds for which I feel an effect don't last as long as they did pre-op.

Good luck,

Tek

[lizonaplane 1,613]

It depends a lot on whether you had sleeve or bypass. I was told to avoid bypass because it could cause more issues with my medications for bipolar disorder, and I know that even with sleeve extended release medications often need to be switched.

Definitely discuss with your surgeon and the prescribing doctor.

[gabbykittyvsg 184]

I’m 3 months post op and wondering what prescription medications other people have notified they aren’t getting the full effect of after their surgery? I know I had mine approved for post op but wondering if some of mine may not be absorbing enough or something since I am feeling symptoms of what I would call a reduced dose.

Meds that are extended release versions tend to not be absorbed properly with a bypass

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I don't have XR medication, I take fluvoxamine, dissolved in Water and it is absorbed fine (I hope!)