if a ds'er absorbs slower & we need to increase

Just be aware that a shake you LOVE pre-op you well may HATE post-op---surgery sometimes does a number on the taste buds.

Yes, you probably will need to change to an immediate release---our shortened gut doesn't always play well with extended-release meds. I suggest discussing this will your surgeon, whatever doc prescribes your Effexor, and perhaps your pharmasist as well.

I have read that a lot about the taste buds it seems strange but for as many times I read it I assume it must be true.  Since the taste buds are in your mouth it seems so strange.  I have read anesthesia can cause you to be depressed and it lingers in your system for a while so I do not want to play around with the effexor. 
Thanks
Donna

I doubt taste buds have anything to do with medication---that happens in your gut. BUT---tastes DO change post-op. I haven't really stopped liking anything I liked pre-op---but I have come to CRAVE things I just couldn't stand  before.

Post-op, I craved any kind of pickle, deviled eggs, cole slaw, did I say PICKLES?

I am sorry if I wrote it wrong I did not mean to confuse taste buds and medications..................  2 different thoughts I guess I am curious so I keep writing when I should stick to one thought.  Here I go again............I did file a recipe on pureed egg salad it sounds good.  I heard from my DS dr and he agrees with you to get the immediate release effexor.  have a good night.  Donna

Mrs Batts

When did you think it was safe to drink half and half? meaning how many months out from your surgical date? 
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Donna

It's been so long I honestly don't remember. I DO remember making some home-made lime sherbet about six months post-op, and having some of the worst gas of my life---I think there was something about the combination of half-n-half and lime juice, because I'd had milk and cream before that. About I tried it again about 3 months later and it was fine. (I make this with Splenda, BTW, and ice cream, too---with real cream. *grin*)

Thanks to both of you.  I do not drink often but I just came back from vaca and on the beach I had a few it was very nice.  Especially since I felt like I was choking on the food at the resort related to my lap band. 
Have a good evening. 
Donna

 I think much of the alchohol is absorbed in the intestine, which our systems offer the "express ride" to and from.  Not only am I a cheap drunk (half a ****tail gets me tipsy now), but I sober up incredibly fast if I don't continue drinking (I usually ride the first buzz and that's it).  

thank you