Can you take ambien after surgery? Like how do you take mess after???

I used to use it. It quit working. Most of it seems to be absorbed in the stomach, so it only lasted 4 hours. I now sleep without it.

You see there is very little research on drugs following surgery: http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/home/article/how-to-adjust-drug-dosing-after-bariatric-surgery/8058b4a117930cc02f8fb767d04687fc.html

Here are some other experiences: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/244231-ambien-and-the-sleeve/

I have taken it before and after surgery, and have not found it to have made a big difference in terms of results.

I took Ambien for many years. Before surgery, my doctor replaced the Ambien with Trazadone. Trazadone is an old anti-depressant. Another usage at low dose is as a sleeping aid. It is not habit forming. It only cost me $2.12. She prescribed 50 mg. and then cut that in half and I can use up to 1 whole tablet. So really, it is 25 mg. that I take. The first 30 days after surgery I was so tired, I didn't need a sleep aid. Now, I use it 2-3 times a week.

@LynnAlex Wow, you have lost alot of weight since August. When was your surgery date? It says August but was it in the beginning of August?

Stay away from that stuff!! It's addictive and it gives you the munchies. And it stops being as effective quickly and then you need more. ????????

I took it before surgery ... and I take it after ... I'm 12 weeks PO today ... I will agree with @@OKCPirate ... it doesn't last as long as it used to ... but my stomach isn't as big as it was !

I try to take it around 11pm .. at least then I can get my ZZZZ's in ...