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Gastric Bypass Surgery Questions

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Drug absorbtion after gastric bypass surgery?

i take oxycodone as part of my regular treatment plan for RA and i have had gastric bypass surgery a few years back. i get conflicting answers on how accurately the meds are absorbed because apparently food is not absorbed correctly and i have to b on supplements all the time. can it affect my... read more

I’ve had gastric bypass surgery. I was told never to take aspirin or aspirin products?

My doctor had me on Arthritis strength Tylenol 650mg, 2 tabs twice daily. I recently had to see her assistant who put me on meloxicam 7.5mg at bedtime. Since I’ve been taking it I’ve noticed I’ve started having stomach problems such as burning, indigestion. Should I ask about the... read more

Is it common to feel like you have the flu when on iron supplements?

I have low iron stores and issues with a botched gastric bypass. I want to improve my iron levels but feel achy/irritable when on iron. There are even infected sores on my face and increased sensitivity of my gums that seem to correlate to each time I try iron supplements. Is it just coincidence or... read more

Does anyone who had Gastric Bypass Surgery take Wellbutrin SR or XL?

I currently take Wellbutrin SR 150mg twice daily. It seems like the first few months I was energetic, but now, some months later... I seem to be tired or fatigued. I was considering asking my dr to just prescribe me the XL 300mg bupropion like she wanted to do in the first place, but I heard &... read more

Gastric Bypass Surgery - Can you take tramadol?

Can Wellbutrin be compounded into a transdermal patch or liquid form?

I recently had gastric bypass surgery and am not sure how much wellbutrin my body is absorbing. Someone recommended going to a compounding pharmacy to get the drug in another form. Is this possible?

Any experience with use of Meloxicam in patients who have had gastric bypass?

Am considering gastric bypass surgery. Have had good control of my osteoarthritis with twice daily ibuprofen for many years. Osteoarthritis is rampant in my family and I've had joint replacement in both feet. My gastric bypass surgeon says I will never be able to use ibuprofen again... read more

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