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freebird · 07-01-2006, 06:33 AM

i know this has been dealt with before (at least i think it has, but i can't remember) but after surgery is it better to use extended release pills or the other immediate release?

DocSanae · 07-01-2006, 08:34 AM

Extended release is meant to dissolve slowly in the stomach. If you have bypass surgery, you should take immediate release type medication because you have only a small pouch instead of your entire stomach, and the extended releases can irritate your pouch, but always confirm with your surgeon and PCP.

Pillows · 07-07-2006, 01:41 PM

that is a good question. I don't remember it being asked and never would have thought that the answer would have been to take the immediate release. Thanks for the information you two.
Janae

07-01-2006, 06:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
freebird WLS Mentor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: outside of Ottawa Ontario Posts: 1,187 Please Enter Height:	extended i know this has been dealt with before (at least i think it has, but i can't remember) but after surgery is it better to use extended release pills or the other immediate release? __________________ Don't let todays sorrows cloud tomorrows dreams (Surgery date? = still waiting)

07-01-2006, 08:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
DocSanae Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 9,400 Blog Entries: 2 5' 5" Height:	Extended release is meant to dissolve slowly in the stomach. If you have bypass surgery, you should take immediate release type medication because you have only a small pouch instead of your entire stomach, and the extended releases can irritate your pouch, but always confirm with your surgeon and PCP. __________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun." Just a li'l bit 'bout myself

07-07-2006, 01:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pillows Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, USA Posts: 2,495 Please Enter Height:	that is a good question. I don't remember it being asked and never would have thought that the answer would have been to take the immediate release. Thanks for the information you two. Janae __________________ "Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect...it means that you have learned to see past the imperfections. " Surgery date April 4th 2006

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