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Q: Bipolar meds and Gastric Bypass

asked by: lea_law on February 19th, 2008

New User

I'm planning on having Gastric Bypass in May 2008. I am currently attending a 6 month pre-op class. I understand that post-op I will not be able to take medication, ie pills, as they will not pass thru the newly created small opening. I'm afraid to make a big deal about this with my surgeon (and in my class) because I don't want to be rejected for the surgery. I take Depakote, and Wellbutrin. Anyone have the answer??????
Valencia, California

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bakin_april

replied on February 19th, 2008

Experienced User

Please contact the doctor's office for more details. There should be a contact there so you don't have to bring up the topic during class. The surgeon is there for you and he definitely needs to know.

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