I had the procedure done last week and was curious about how much it affects the effectiveness/absorption rate of my medications.

I take five medications for blood pressure, gout, and thyroid and am concerned that because of the Water amount used to wash them down, I may be washing them out of my stomach prematurely.

The biggest reason I think there may be an issue is because it seems that I'm starting to have pains that I used to have before a gout flare up. Any info is greatly appreciated.

Your medications should absorb just fine since you had the sleeve you didn't alter your small intestine in any way. Go ahead and ask your Surgeon since I don't know your exact meds.

I followed up with my pcp and surgeon and both confirmed your information. With my meds being absorbed primarily in the intestines which are still intact.

In my research I found gout flare-ups are not uncommon after bariatric surgery and high Protein levels tend to contribute.

Thankfully I haven't had a full flare up just the typical precursors with tingling but nothing immobilizing.