Question about medications after gastric sleeve procedure

[BecomingANewMe 15]

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.

[Elode 8,093]

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.

[BecomingANewMe 15]

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.