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Absorption and difficulties in taking Imatinib

I am having gastric bypass surgery next week does anyone have experience of this and CML My concern is absorption of Imatinib My consultant says it is absorbed in the bowel and should be okay . Initially I won't be able to swallow whole tablets my consultant says to put the tablet in 200 ml water Again does anyone have experience of taking their tablet this way? Thank you in advance.

It would be better to consult a doctor about this issue. One of my friends had this surgery but didn’t take any particular medications.
You will have to follow strict food rules, and you will have to change your entire lifestyle. It will be good for you because you will lose fat and become physically stronger and live longer. Something people have gastric bypass surgery just because they are too lazy, while most of them don’t have any other choice and have to put up with the consequences. It’s not a fun thing to do, but I hope you are alright now.