Laparoscopic bariatric surgery & taking medications on my new tiny stomach???

Question

I am scheduled to have laparoscopic bariatric surgery on 12/28/06 & I would like to know if I can continue to take my daily RXs in their pill forms or if they will be too large/too many for my newly formed small stomach. I am taking 1 Glucovance 2.5/500mg pill (2x daily), Topamax 125mg, Lasix 20mg, Pravachol 40mg, Ambien 10mg, & all the Bariatric Advantage vitamin suppliments I will have to be on. I hope to lose the Glucovance, Lasix, & Pravachol within a few months of surgery, but I am concerned because most of my medications can't be crushed to powder form... is this true? I know Glucovance is time released... and I think the Topamax is too.... Any help or suggestions is greatly appreciated as I prepare for my life change! Thank you to everyone that answers!!!

Answer 1

Isn't this a question you should be asking a doctor?
We here on Answers are not doctors we only play one on the computer!

Answer 2

This is definitely a question for your doctor and/or surgeon to answer. If you can crush them, fine, otherwise do the best you can. Your pouch will be irritable for up to 3 months. There may be another form the drugs come in which would be very helpful. It's incredibly important to get your vitamins, B12 and calcium citrate in as well. Most of those come in liquid as you already know. I personally get the shots for B12 at my doctor's office. The very best of luck to you. At about 3-4 months you will begin to feel good, but be prepared to be a little uncomfortable. The rewards are tremendous!!! Email me off line at [e-mail] if I can help in any way.

Answer 3

you need to have this conversation with your doctors including the surgeon

Answer 4

it's best you ask your doctor what is best for you after the surgery.
better safe then sorry