Gapapentin and the sleeve

[Busytee 0]

I take the gapapentin for pain control for tardive dyskenesia (no cure). It has weight gaining properties that complicate my situation. I have verbal approval from the insurance company and my appointment with the surgeon next week. Is there anyone out there who as dealt with this.

[magtart 603]

I take it twice a day for permanent nerve damage in my legs. I don't seem to be having any issues and have lost 18 lbs. since being sleeved on 12/17.

[Ballermom 803]

Ive had to take it for issues with the nerve in my leg no issues with loosing.

Good luck

[Bronco0605 135]

I have seizures and Migraines and gabapentin for both issues. I have lost 64 pounds since the 4th of July. 21 pounds since surgery November 19th.

[deedadumble 1,033]

I'm taking it for fibromyalgia. No issues and I'm down 84lbs (6lbs from goal).

[Busytee 0]

Thanks for all the immediate replies. I've really been worrying about this because I'm so reliant on the gapapentin for pain control and its really help add the weight to me. Thanks for the input.

[Olivia23 68]

I'm on it also for nerve pain in my leg and foot. I take it 3 times a day and even then I still have issues with nerve pain in my foot only. I had no idea that it could cause weight gain. I'm 6 months out and have lost 71lbs.

[SuperFab 689]

I took a very large dose of it three times a day for a yr and in that year alone I gained 75 pounds. I was sedentary due to an injury and the highlight of my day was what I'd be eating for dinner. Combine those two and WHAM!! I am so glad I was switched to Lyrica. It's a more efficient drug for pain in your nerves and I'm able to actually walk without a walker now because my spine isn't killing me as much. The best thing is that I'm not gaining. I'll never go back to Neurontin (gabapentin) again.

[linloulaw 3]

I am 5 days post op. I was taking a small dose of gabapentin for post herpetic neuralgia from the shingles in 2008. I have not taken it since surgery but would need to get the formula changed because its a capsule. My issue is I cannot find Omeprazole that does not say do not crush or chew. A co worker had her sleeve done September, 18 2013 and had the same issue. We have the same surgeon and he approved her to crush the Omeprazole. It agrees with my sleeve. What does everyone out there do?

[magtart 603]

I have a prescription for omeprazole that comes in a capsule. I just take it whole.

[Clexie 3]

I have a prescription for omeprazole that comes in a capsule. I just take it whole.

This. At first I'd empty the contents of the capsule into something like applesauce or yogurt but now I just take them whole.

[lizv123 389]

I take the gapapentin for pain control for tardive dyskenesia (no cure). It has weight gaining properties that complicate my situation. I have verbal approval from the insurance company and my appointment with the surgeon next week. Is there anyone out there who as dealt with this.

I take neurontin (gabapentin) and I think it may have a small effect on my complete lack of weightloss. Make sure your dr does regular metabolic/thyroid labs.

[buplee 556]

I take Gabapentin three times a day. 600-2x/day and 900 at night after two neurosurgeries in the last 14 months with no side effects. Good luck to you.

[buplee 556]

I take Gabapentin three times a day. 600-2x/day and 900 at night after two neurosurgeries in the last 14 months with no side effects. Good luck to you.

Btw- I have lost 115lbs while on the drug since being sleeved on 2/19/13. I also take Nexium for reflux which has gotten much better.

[penman53 492]

I take it for diabetic neuropathy and I have lost over 100 pounds in 5 months. It hasn't slowed me down at all.