VSG and medications - help!

[Mmm1984 0]

Hello! I am a pre op patient. My doctor has recommended I have he sleeve procedure because of medications I am taking now. I have an autoimmune condition.

I know the malabsorption isn’t as bad with VSG as it is with RNY. I am terrified that all my other meds will stop working after the surgery- specifically antidepressants, etc.

Does anyone have experience with this? Unfortunately I called the doc office and the nurse didn’t really give me any info. Thanks !

[Creekimp13 5,841]

Ask a pharmacist or your doctor, proper.

[Briswife15 890]

I have exactly the same worry! I shouldn't have the sleeve because I have reflux, and with the bypass my meds won't absorb properly! Im goin to work with my doctors to get liquid or chewable meds if possible.

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[Mmm1984 0]

Briswife15 —- me too. I have terrible reflux but don’t want my other meds not to work. So which do I go for?! Ugh. Thanks for the responses. I will have to see if I can get a message to the doc because there nurse couldn’t answer the question.

[nicolebklyn 13]

There’s a version of Lanzoprazole that dissolves in your mouth - I personally take one 15mg in the morning and one at night and it’s helped immensely with reflux- it’s also over the counter and tastes good. It’s the only dissolving form of the ozoles so you don’t have to crush a solid pill. But of course check with your surgeon before you do anything.