Band Vs. Capsules

Hello everybody! Last night we had another great support group meeting with our Lap-Band® patients, and an interesting topic was discussed. I wanted to see if there are any suggestions out there for pills in capsule form getting “stuck.” Basically, without having any other restriction issues with medications or food, this individual is getting capsules stuck in the middle esophagus, creating nausea, dry heaving, until the capsule has dissolved.

What this individual has tried already:

• Lots of water when swallowing
  
• Warm liquids (tea)
  
• Opening capsule and putting inside into apple sauce (yuck)
  

Are there any other suggestions for swallowing capsules? Any information is helpful and I'll be sure to sing your praises!

Thanks and have a great week!