Methadone Expert Says:
Can You Be Approved For Weight Loss Surgery While Being Prescribed Methadone Opiate Addiction? (Page 2)
(Newest replies first)
Updated
Brandy Says:
I am being prescribed methadone for opiate addiction been of all other drugs for 4 years I'm in the process of trying to have weight loss surgery and trying to find out if they will let me have it done since I'm on methadone?
47 Replies (3 Pages)
Page:
27
Re: Duhh (# 11) 
You are totally wrong.
Was this helpful?
0
26
Methadone Expert Says:
Re: Amanda (# 6)
It makes you gain a lot of weight. People that were quite skinny are now morbidly obese. I know many people that doubled in weight or close to it.
Was this helpful?
2
25
Zsa zsa Says:
Re: DeeDee (# 10)
I am on methadone n want to have gastric bypass can u direct me to m.d who did yours.I am willing to travel.
Was this helpful?
0
24
Zsa zsa Says:
Re: Kip (# 3)
I am also on methadone n want to have the gastric bypass.Can u tell me the m.d who will be doing your procedure.I am willing to travel.
Was this helpful?
0
23
Sierra Says:
What kind of insurance did you have? I have a medical card and just got my paperwork to get started and on the paper it says specific medical conditions that will restrict you from having the surgery include... And methadone is on the list. I hope this doesn't stop them from proceeding
Was this helpful?
0
22
Sierra Says:
Re: Kip (# 3)
What kind of insurance did you have? I have a medical card and just got my paperwork to get started and on the paper it says specific medical conditions that will restrict you from having the surgery include... And methadone is on the list. I hope this doesn't stop them from proceeding
Was this helpful?
1
21
Sierra Says:
Re: Puppycat (# 12)
What kind of insurance did you have? I have a medical card and just got my paperwork to get started and on the paper it says specific medical conditions that will restrict you from having the surgery include... And methadone is on the list. I hope this doesn't stop them from proceeding
Was this helpful?
0
20
Sierra Says:
Re: Jennifer (# 14)
What kind of insurance did you have? I have a medical card and just got my paperwork to get started and on the paper it says specific medical conditions that will restrict you from having the surgery include... And methadone is on the list. I hope this doesn't stop them from proceeding
Was this helpful?
0
19
Sierra Says:
Re: Pria (# 15)
What kind of insurance did you have? I have a medical card and just got my paperwork to get started and on the paper it says specific medical conditions that will restrict you from having the surgery include... And methadone is on the list. I hope this doesn't stop them from proceeding
Was this helpful?
0
18
Sierra Says:
Re: DeeDee (# 10)
What kind of insurance did you have? I have a medical card and just got my paperwork to get started and on the paper it says specific medical conditions that will restrict you from having the surgery include... And methadone is on the list. I hope this doesn't stop them from proceeding
Was this helpful?
0
17
Casey Says:
Re: Amanda (# 6)
I wish that were all that I gained. Been on methadone since 9/28/2016. Weight I started at was 197 pounds, my weight is now over 300 pounds. And I can tell you, I've never been this big in my life. I was in no way prepared for the intensity of sweet cravings the methadone gives. In all honesty, since I never used heroin I should of been put on suboxone instead of methadone. This is what my counselor told me 3 years into my treatment. I went all the way up to taking 120mg and a year in I worked my way down to 60mg and I'm at 50mg now. But the weight had already been gained. I went from hardly eating because the opiates kept my appetite suppressed to eating mostly cereal, candy and ice cream because of the cravings. I packed on the weight in 8 mos. And haven't lost a bit of it yet.
Was this helpful?
3
16
Mandy Says:
Re: Kip (# 3)
Hey! I know this thread was from quite awhile ago but I was hoping to find out as much info as I can! ;) I have been gaining weight LIKE CRAZY since starting Methadone and I just can’t taking it anymore! But I also don’t think I can get off MMT quite yet.. (love/hate relationship with MMT LOL)
I guess my question is, is that if I have weight loss surgery will I finally start to lose the weight that the methadone has caused me to gain??? PLEASE HELP!!! Thank you so much I’m advance to the person(s) who replies to this! ????
Was this helpful?
3
15
Pria Says:
Re: Puppycat (# 12)
Hello I haven’t gastric bypass surgery but am in the process of going through the motions to have the procedure done. I have been under general anesthesia while on 215 mg of methadone daily. The doctors asked not to take it the morning of surgery but I could take my dose after surgery
Was this helpful?
0
14
Jennifer Says:
Re: DeeDee (# 10)
I know you wrote this a year ago but maybe you'll see this message. I'm having bypass surgery. I'm on 40mg of liquid methadone. Will it absorb correctly?
Was this helpful?
2
13
Tara Says:
Re: Puppycat (# 12)
I know exactly how your feeling! The stigmas and prejudice that we as recovering addicts go through is incredibly disheartening! I’ve been on methadone maintenance for over 18 yrs and have underwent multiple surgeries including abdominal and have never had any complications. When I had my appendix removed I was so afraid to tell my surgeon that I waited until I was being wheeled into the OR to tell the anesthesiologist. I felt so lucky because he was so understanding. But not all Doctors have been so compassionate. I’m in your situation now, wanting to have weight loss surgery but I’m extremely apprehensive about admitting that I take methadone because I’m
afraid of being rejected! My current dose is 100mg.
Was this helpful?
6
12
Puppycat Says:
Re: DeeDee (# 10)
I am terrified to tell the weight loss surgeon about being on a very high dose of methadone. I have plenty of takehomes so getting my medicine after surgery isn't a concern. I don't want to tell the doctor and was considering going down myself and maybe not dosing the day of, so many people will say this is stupid or dangerous but I will die from comorbidies if don't get the surgery. I was wondering if I could just tell the anesthesiologist without him telling the surgeon . If your going to be a rude person don't respond unless you've been in a recovering addicts shoes you can't know the prejudices we go through. I have over a decade clean and am almost willing to go into debt if a Medicaid accepted doctor rejects me because I know they are willing to accept this, I know many women who have had breast augmentation at high doses. I need to know has anyone had surgery under general anesthesia at 220 mgs?
Was this helpful?
6
11
Duhh Says:
Wow, you both say you work in a methadone clinic. It's not the methadone itself that makes you gain weight its the sweets that the methadone makes you crave!!
Was this helpful?
18
10
DeeDee Says:
Re: Verwon (# 1)
I had gastric bypass I'm on methadone, no problem and insurance paid, good luck
Was this helpful?
12
9
Freaksoshiek2k Says:
Shannon,
I just visited with a client yesterday that underwent bariatric actually a gastric sleeve procedure was on 95 mg daily for 4 years and did wonderfully under general anesthesia. So long as the surgeon, anesthesiologist and med. surgical care team is aware of the patients history this can be achieved.
Best of luck if you consider this procedure.
Was this helpful?
11
8
Shannon Says:
Have you had the surgery already. How are you feeling and how did the anesthesia go?
Was this helpful?
1
Page:
More Discussions:
can you take benadryl as a sleep aide while prescribed methadone
2 REPLIES
my son had shortness of breathe and I was wondering if taking 2 (25mg each) of benadryl as a sleep aide with his prescri...
2 REPLIESI have been prescribed methadone for two years. Can I take Adipex? 2 REPLIES
Can you take Adipex with methadone? Do the blockers in methadone block the effects of Adipex? ## Methadone is simply Met...
2 REPLIESIf U Are Prescribed Methadone Pills And You Move To A Different State Area That Does Not Have Clinics Can Still Fill Ur Script At The Local Drug Store 20 REPLIES
If u are prescribed methadone pills in SOuth Carolina and then move to Grand Rapids, MN where there is no dosing methado...
20 REPLIESMy 5mg Has The 5755,first time been prescribed methadone for neck pain with cancer,what is 57/55 on back of pill meam? om front it has an m 1 REPLY
My 5mg Has The 5755,first time been prescribed methadone for neck pain with cancer,what is 57/55 on back of pill mean? o...
1 REPLYTrying to get my drivers license while prescribed methadone 1 REPLY
If I go in front of a hearing board for my drivers license and they know I'm prescribed methadone, will that prohibi...
1 REPLYmethadone prescribed for chronic pain tennessee 7 REPLIES
Looking for an Anesthesiologist/board certified in pain management in East TN who will write Methadone for pain. Knoxvil...
7 REPLIESDr. Who prescribed Methadone for pain 3 REPLIES
I'm looking for a dr. Who will prescribe Methadone for pain in walla walla wa. 99362 ## Am looking for a doctor who ...
3 REPLIESLooking for a doctor that is willing to prescribe xanax while being treated with methadone 31 REPLIES
Looking for a Dr. in Northern Kentucky or greater Cincinnati area that will prescribe xanax while taking methadone. I wo...
31 REPLIESVicodin taken for many years; prescribed Methadone. 1 REPLY
I have taken vicodin for many years; now prescribed Methadone. Should I expect withdrawals from vicodin? ## Hello, Jojo0...
1 REPLYaddiction to 75ml methadone daily for 22years and other drugs dont no how to begin 5 REPLIES
I am a 42year old male my first drug was at 15 years old it was hash/ever since I was 5years old I suffered from very se...
5 REPLIES