VSG Q&A's: Adjusting medication after surgery

http://www.endobariatric.com Dr. Alvarez takes questions about the gastric sleeve and answers them on this youtube playlist. Be sure to subscribe to updates on these videos!

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[rrose2009]

Thanks for the reply, I was just getting another opinion. So far they haven't adjusted it. I've had no issues with this type surgery, unless it was something I did wrong. As for labs, B12 was high so I backed off those and D was really low, so I got a prescription for those. Other than that, 85 pounds down and all is okay, other than being tired. But was told it could take months for energy. to return.

I enjoy the videos and post them on boards where others like them as well.

[Endobariatric]

@rrose2009

Glad you are doing good with your sleeve! Thanks for the kind words, glad you like the videos and help patients out there!

Take care,

Dr. Alvarez

[rrose2009]

Does this include all meds? I never was on BP or diabetic meds, just Prozac. But I'm 6 months out and still tired, taking naps, etc... However, it was like that before also.

[Endobariatric]

@rrose2009

Hi! I don't recommend adjusting your Prozac medication unless your doctor says so. This is more toward HBP, diabetic meds or other chronic medications. Anti-depressive medications should be adjusted by your doctor depending on his/her evaluation.

Hope this helps!

Dr. Alvarez

[stonehavenminis]

Thanks for posting that, I had a lot of trouble thinking something was wrong and it turned out my gabapentin dosage was too high. I stopped taking it and it was like night and day.

[GastricSleeveDotCom]

Thanks Dr. Alvarez, great video as usual. Many people wont realize that their medications need adjustment so quickly, so its a good thing as you did to stress the importance for readjustment shortly after getting sleeved.