I had my lap band surgery last Thursday 5-27-04. I am doing very well and starting to eat regular food. I am on the small side to qualify for this surgery, but I am a insulin dependant type two diabetic and wanted the surgery so I could improve my diabetes.

My sugar went through the roof during surgery and so I ended up in intensive care for three days with a insuling drip in my veins.

I went to get my staples out Tuesday and the doctor told me to crush my pills. I take Wellbutrin sr twice a day and forgot to ask him if this was one I could crush or at least break into small pieces. I called the local pharmacy yesterday, but I could tell the technician I talked to had no idea of what I was talking about. It has a slick coating on it and I don't know if that is to keep the stomach from damage or to time release it or what. I will call my family doctor today but thought it would be nice to see if any of you have done this without problem. My poor family is starting to have me grouch at them more since I haven't had this medicine lately. Thanks Connie

Hi Connie,

Congratulations on your banding!

Wellbutrin is not a medication that you can discontinue abruptly so it is important that you get this info from your physician as soon as possible. I do not think you are able to crush the SR type of medications but it would be best to get this info from your Doc. Wellbutrin is available without the SR and you would just probably have to take it twice daily instead of once. Wishing you all the best with your new band!

Darcy

I also take Wellbutrin and was on the SR but after my surgery I got a script for the regular Wellbutrin so I could break it in half. That's what I still do because sometimes I am tight in the morning.

Thanks, I have a doctor appointment Tuesday with my family doctor and hopefully can get the right medicine. Connie