Sameera Interviews Sebastian Choi, a clinical pharmacist who specializes in internal medicine and bariatric surgery to delve into the complex topic of medications for the weight loss patient.

• Managing medications before and after surgery • Removal of diabetes-specific medications • Absorption and metabolism of medications after bariatric surgery (pharmacokinetics) • Medications and weight gain • Issues with stopping certain medications • Crushed and/or liquid medications vs. extended-release medications • Immediate-release substitutions • Considerations with effervescent drugs • Side effects and symptoms like constipation, dizziness, and hair loss – supplements and solutions • Iron deficiency – which products are the best? • Over-the-counter medications – which ones are safe and what to avoid after surgery • Avoiding dumping syndrome • Pros and cons of vitamin patches

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Music: "El Amor" by Overjoyed