Malabsorption/Medications - What's the real deal?

Hi all! I'm confused and hope others can help me. I know we can not take any extended release medication and I know we must stay away from nsaids (Advil, etc). I'm confused on other medications, though. I'm going through some nerve, back pain etc, and taking various pills (some narcotic and others to try to relieve pain). It seems as though the pills don't affect me the same way they did pre-op. If we take medications and crush them prior, do we still absorb all of their goodness? What about if we don't crush them? While my pain specialist is familiar with gastric bypass, he doesn't know the specific plumbing answers and I realize, now, maybe I don't either. Mu wls surgeon's office is notorious for being difficult to get ahold of and does not return calls. Hope some can provide info provided by their Doctors - not just "what they think". No offense to anyone, just hoping someone has asked a doctor. Thanks in advance.

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