Medication question from a newbie

[pssk 225]

Hi all,

I’m two months pre op right now with several comorbidities that require daily medications.

While I am hopeful to get off of all or at least most of my medications, I don’t know when that will happen.

Do all meds come in liquid form? I can’t figure out how on earth the handful of pills I am presently taking can be taken with a post op pouch!

Also, if you used a cpap, how long after surgery did you get off of it?

Thanks.

[GradyCat 3,692]

I was off the cpap within 2 1/2 months post sleeve surgery and off Omeprazole for GERD and high blood pressure medicine within 3 months. I didn't have any trouble swallowing pills.

[FluffySaysForkIt! 823]

Not all meds come in liquid form, but SOME (Not extended release) can be crushed. Your Doctor should work with you to find the best method for each of your meds and alternatives, if needed.

I stopped my B.P. meds the day I had surgery. Normal B.P. now.

Gerd meds will be done in 3 more weeks, hopefully.

CPAP- don't know yet. I will likely get a new sleep study before years end.

[toodlerue 432]

I take about 14 pills a day. I don’t crush them. That was too biter!!! I just Take them with my morning Protein Drink or Water.

I still need the cpap. I tried sleeping without it for a few nights & my husband says I still have apnea. I have lost 60 pounds.

[Lynda486 783]

Awww and I was hoping to be off the Omeprazole right away! I imagine my bp meds will take longer

[FluffySaysForkIt! 823]

1 hour ago, Lynda486 said:

Awww and I was hoping to be off the Omeprazole right away! I imagine my bp meds will take longer

It is possible you might not even have to/ need to take them post surgery.

Every Doctor is different. Mine has his patients take them for 3 months after surgery as a protection for healing the new staple line and connections. That is the only reason, at this point, I am still taking them at all. I hope to have no issues once I wean off of it... we will see.

I can tell you the relief from GERD has been really, really awesome for myself post bypass.

Good luck to you in your journey!

[Lynda486 783]

I am really looking forward to that! Thanks so much!

[Missouri-Lee's Summit 1,256]

I stopped making my lisinopril/HCTZ (blood pressure) immediately. The same for Metformin (pre-diabetes).

My CPAP after a few weeks.

I'm still on my benzodiazepines, anti-depressants, and pain meds (morphine).

I never had to substitute a liquid form for any of my many horse pills. I took big pills right out of the gate and never had a problem. I've heard that's not the case for everyone, however, so I'd be prepared to consult with a pharmacist to find out if other forms exist and then follow up with your doctor to make changes, if necessary.

My daughter is a PharmD. If you send me a list of your meds, I can ask her what other forms they come in for you.

Edited July 30, 2019 by Missouri-Lee's Summit

[Missouri-Lee's Summit 1,256]

On 7/30/2019 at 2:38 PM, Missouri-Lee's Summit said:

I stopped making my lisinopril/HCTZ (blood pressure) immediately. The same for Metformin (pre-diabetes).

My CPAP after a few weeks.

I'm still on my benzodiazepines, anti-depressants, and pain meds (morphine).

I never had to substitute a liquid form for any of my many horse pills. I took big pills right out of the gate and never had a problem. I've heard that's not the case for everyone, however, so I'd be prepared to consult with a pharmacist to find out if other forms exist and then follow up with your doctor to make changes, if necessary.

My daughter is a PharmD. If you send me a list of your meds, I can ask her what other forms they come in for you.

Oops. I meant "taking" my lisinopril and Metformin, not "making". I'm not Walter White.