Extended release meds

I've always been under the impression that RNY'ers can't take extended release medications, that they wouldn't stay in our system long enough. But I know people that take things like the extended Wellbutrin and cold medication and they do okay. So I'm wondering-am I wrong- can we take extended release?

i always heard we couldn't also.

Hey Alissa...I think this is one of those general guidelines.  I can take extended release pills with no problem.  As a matter of fact, I can take any pill with no problem & they all work for me just fine. 

ok you know i gotta chime in my .02 cents and begin with FOR ME
FOR ME and my WIERD SELF
time release DOES NOT WORK...i dont think it stays with me long enough to time release. But, keep in mind you could prollly shoot me with a tranquilizer dart that was meant for a rhino and i would still be standing there talking to you. Im not the 'i took 2 tylenol and slept for 2 days' person. I have tried time release of different types of meds since surgery (anti depressents, ambien CR, cold meds, etc) and NONE of them worked worth a crap. So i think its like everything else, its on an individualized basis. Again, we all know im weird when it comes to meds anyway ;)
My mom is about Loralea's height, prolly weighs about 20lbs less than me but is about 3 sizes bigger (weird lol) and can take a benadryl and sleep 10 hours straight. I can take 3 benadryl and work 12 hours straight. *shrug*

My surgeon told me NO   ER meds.............no extended release medication - but didn't really say why that I can remmeber or that I retained.....