My question is:

Do all medications break down and absorb after bypass? Will the effectiveness stay the same?

Example: I take medication for sleep (due to many years of having insomnia from night shift work) and was curious if this medication can still be taken after bypass?

I am wondering how much this will change immediately after bypass?

some do some don't. Check with your surgeon - or a pharmacist may know as well.

I used to take meloxam for my knees and can no longer take this due to my bypass as it is an Nsaid .. Also had to replace one of my larger pill for an easier to swallow smaller one

@Niki15- a good substitute for Meloxicam is: Voltaren topical gel. I haven't taken NSAIDS since 2011, but surgeon said Ok to use the topical gel since it doesn't go through the stomach.

Thanks I have had both knees replaced and was wondering what I could do without my med ..But my knees are feeling pretty good now that I am dowm 43 pounds

"Voltaren topical gel. I haven't taken NSAIDS since 2011, but surgeon said Ok to use the topical gel since it doesn't go through the stomach."

I usually take Meloxicam for my knees as well but I stopped today, as I'm sure my surgeon won't go for it. It's the only NSAID I take. I'll ask my surgeon about the topical you mentioned.

Edited September 3, 201510 yr by GBLady41