Anyone else take medication for ADHD

[Tamika James 61]

I take a couple of medications that are not weight related, one being adhd medication. Does anyone know about the absorption difference after gastric sleeve. I am in school to get my law degree and I cannot afford to have my medication to stop working.

[AmberFL 1,009]

I take it! My doctor told me that the gastric sleeve was the best option for it I am in school as well, this is my last full semester! However, I have no idea if it takes longer to absorb or if my dosage will end up being too much. Right now I am at 20mg extended release in the morning before work then I take 10mg fast release after work for when I start my studies.

[Tamika James 61]

2 minutes ago, AmberFL said:

I take it! My doctor told me that the gastric sleeve was the best option for it I am in school as well, this is my last full semester! However, I have no idea if it takes longer to absorb or if my dosage will end up being too much. Right now I am at 20mg extended release in the morning before work then I take 10mg fast release after work for when I start my studies.

That puts me more at ease knowing the sleeve is best for those of us who take ADHD meds cause I know I can't get through school without it

[AmberFL 1,009]

1 minute ago, Tamika James said:

That puts me more at ease knowing the sleeve is best for those of us who take ADHD meds cause I know I can't get through school without it

girl my life! LOL! If I forget to take it before work- I can tell a huge difference! I am so spacey and cannot stay in my seat.

[MissP24 0]

I take an extended release ADHD med. Before I had surgery I discussed this with my prescribing psychiatrist and he was not concerned about absorption with gastric sleeve. However every med is different so I would recommend having this conversation with your doctor.

I MUST have something to eat with my adhd med or I get nauseated. I have meds I have to take on an empty stomach and meds I have to take with food so timing is a bit of an issue for me. I cannot take my meds as early as I used to so they kick in a bit later and i have had to adjust to that.