Effexor XR - Getting ready for VGS

evelynmantilla
on 8/10/11 5:39 am - West Hartford, CT
VSG on 01/25/12
I don't have a surgery date yet but am researching how I will have to change my current medications to liquid or chewable.  Effexor is an antidepressant that is in a capsule and it is extended release.  Anyone here found a successful way to take this same medication?
morganhillbabe
on 8/10/11 7:15 am - morgan hill, CA
 I DONT KNOW THE ANSWERS TO UR QUESTIONS BUT UR GOING TO DO GREAT! IM 10 DAYS OUT N I FEEL FANTASTIC.. WALK ALOT FOR S SPEEDY RECOVERY...
Ynkydynk
on 8/15/11 11:27 am
Morgan did you have the VBG surgery? Laparo or open?
Congrats and glad you feel good!
Ynkydynk
on 8/15/11 11:26 am
Good question, Evelyn...I too take Effexor XR,and I never thought of that. I'll check w/ my doc and post a reply when I find out!
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