Hello ,,, i have made up my mind to have lap-band surgery, i am 59 year old female, 312lbs with arthritis, Diabettes,high blood pressure, anxity, sleep apnea, I use insulin ( 2 differant kinds Novalog & Lantis) and Metformin,and also take metoprolol & Diovan,( because my heart races) carbamazepine for bells palsy that is much better now ,omeprazole acid in tummy at night ,lorazepam

(as needed),hydrocodon (as needed for arthritis) Ibuprofen ( arthritis ) paroxetine (for panic) Levothyroxine-thyroid=,Lovastatin-cholistral .Fish oil tabs,Ginkgo Biloba,Glucosamine chondroitin MSM,one a day womens Vitamin, B12 sublingual 2500 mcg, and Vitamin C 1000 mg.

How do i take these meds pre-op surgery and right after post-op surgery.

Thank You,Diane R

You may have some issues with the large pills after your band is adjusted to the green zone. I struggle sometimes with a couple of my meds but they do eventually go down. Some meds do not dissolve so you may have to take two smaller versions. Some meds remain intact and the drug leaches out of the pill in a time release fashion.

Ibuprofen will be off limits. NSaids allow the stomach to create ulcers if you use NSaids. A pressure point such as the band area could be the worse place to start an ulcer. Band erosion is a huge concern when using NSaids.

Best to talk to your doctor and pharmacist?

I was a diabetic pre=band. I was on metformin, crestor for cholesterol and lisinopril for blood pressure. I took my meds in the morning before surgery. after surgery they actually gave me insulin, then they gave me my regular meds also. I have not had to take any of them since shortly after surgery. my diabetes is gone , cholesterol is good, no more high blood pressure. the hospital and dr's know what you are taking so they will advise you afterwards.