 [ Symptoms ] how long to be trying to get pregnant before consider seeing a fertility doctor i am 38 years old been with my husband 8 years trying for 9 months i am starting to wonder if there is something more to it get checked  also i am 38 years is that considered old therefore should consider fertilitymore specialized doctor anyway [ Disease ] there has been much discussion about the low absorption of medications after gastric bypass surgery in your case the absorption should not be affected however we are more concerned about side effects from medications that can hurt your system after this serious procedure pain medications have been used after gastric bypass surgery although sparingly it is important to remember that vicodin hydrocodone and acetaminophen can cause constipation we do not want to further increase your risk of discomfort so minimal use of pain medication with or without a stool softener is advised the important key is to weigh the risks and benefits we do not want you to be in pain but we also do not want to over medicate or cause too many side effects with proper rest and healing time pain medications may not have to be used at all follow the advice and instructions you received from your surgeon