Question:
OKAY YES I am NERVOUS, but one more question. Surgery is tomorrow and I am on

Paxil tabs. If I do not take them I get terrible headaches so what do you do in such a case? Are we allowed to swallow pills? I can go 2 to 3 days without them but then I get a terrible headache. Has anyone ever been weaned off of these? I hate this medication. Thanks for putting up with me guys!    — Pilar E. (posted on June 12, 2002)

June 11, 2002
Do not stop taking your meds unless to do so by your surgeon. The pills can be crushed for you. I'm not certain but I believe Paxil comes in a liquid form. Make sure your nurse after surgery knows that you need this and the dr. will allow it to be given. Good Luck and God Bless.
   — Jennifer F.

June 12, 2002
I agree with the previous poster - do not stop taking your Paxil, and DEFINITELY let the nurse know as soon as you can that you need to take your medication. I had my open RNY on 3/28/02, and take Effexor - which makes me dizzy if I miss a dose or two. I didn't talk to the nurse about it, and they forgot to give it to me! Yikes! Anyway, good luck with your surgery and welcome to the losing side!
   — sssuzie1

June 12, 2002
I am on birth control pills and the nurses crushed the pill, mixed it with water, and put it in my tube, so no problem! GOOD LUCK with your surgery. It's amazing.
   — blank first name B.

June 12, 2002
hi. i am on several medications for pseudotumor cerebri which causes constant unbearable migraines for me. The day after my surgery, the nurses came in and gave me my regular doses and I took them. I have a strong stomach and was able to handle them. But i'm sure they can crush them if you couldn't. I didn't even have to ask for my meds, they already knew to give them to me! goodluck, i wish you a successful surgery! i am 11 days post-op and already down 18 pounds! :)
   — Lezlie Y.