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I just had her switch me to extended release, havent started them yet...I have leftover lunesta and now they are working again...omg..I never had this problem before...

I'm 5 weeks out, and one of my favorite meals is watermelon with cheese an crackers,, I think I could live on it the rest of my life lol

SO, HERE WE Have itReduced Medication Effectiveness The shorter intestinal length after gastric bypass or duodenal switch surgery can make extended-release drug preparations less effective. Some extended-release drugs include antidepressants (Wellbutrin XL), anxiolytics and sleep medications (Xanax XR), and anti-hypertensives (Toprol XL, Verapamil XL). Because these formulations are intended to be absorbed over 2-12 hours, the pills may pass through the gastrointestinal tract before absorption is complete. This same principle also applies to delayed-release and enteric- or film-coated pills, which are coated with a material that prevents the medication from being released until the pill moves through the stomach to the small intestine. (Sometimes the abbreviation “EC” is added to the name of a drug to indicate that it is enteric-coated.) Immediate-release dosage forms should be substituted, although they may need to be taken more

wow, sleeve to bypass in 1 month, and you sound so upbeat...congrats and good luck...keep us updated...I am sleeve to bypass, but 2 yrs apart..LOL

Music..If I get aggressive in bed, the only one with hurt feelings will be my pillow LOL................

thanks Hottmale...I will mention it to my doc...

really, cuz I have heard other people say they werent absorbing? someone said she wasnt absorbing her antidepressants? I dont know, gonna see the doctor on tuesday, will ask him..

really? i never thought about protein or vitamins being the cause, i have so much to learn....ty

It is probably filling in, mine looked like that too...is that where your drain was??... if I gets redish around the area with drainage or odor or a fever call your doctor...

Congrats BroJoe and welcome to the losers bench...!!!

I wonder the same thing...had band and sleeve..still have hunger not losing much and can drink like a fish...???

IS it your first episode, just wondering why it would take so long...since your surgery was in feb? I am waiting to see too...I ate watermelon and a weight watchers latte bar and nothing so wondering if it can still happen?

Dont do band or sleeve with reflux, i had both and it perpetuated the reflux and heartburn...im surprised they offered you the band too.....

congratulations, you look great!

would love to hear what she has to say!

Your very welcome, I have 3 dogs, and they are like our children...It is always devistating to lose one..Im so very sorry...

I was told to get between 60-80 gr protein a day, and yesterday I got 1006 calories...I was told to increase my calories because Im not losing...was only getting average of 700-800 cal before that...im sooo confused...

thanks everyone..I will see the doc today and hopefully get some resolution...what did niacin do to you hottamale?

hmmmmm,,,I started wondering if that may be the problem, but why all of a sudden?...they were working?....How does crushing them help, Im going to the doc today and i dont know if I should stay on lunesta (not timed released) or try ambien cr (timed release)

I had No sleep last nite NONE....Im eating watermelon, crackers, etc..hoping to have a carb crash and sleep tonite...groan..................

thanks you ESUJenn..I appreciate every response...the unknown is kinda scary..

really? I can eat 6 oz no problem..im 5 weeks out....what kind of food are we talking about? I was told no salad for 6 months, but i see alot of people on here eating it alot sooner than that..

Im so sorry, I have a 14 yr old beagle with cancer, I am dreading the moment...maybe you didnt get in enough fluids and calories yesterday and today...so sorry for your loss.....

omg.....MM, im soooo sorry.,..what are they saying is wrong? Is it getting any better at all...can you eat?....Im praying for you...xxx

what were your symptoms, and when did it start...do you have to be dilated anymore...