Hi. I was banded 2 weeks ago. Is it too soon to receive the communion wafer at Mass? I figure it dissolves pretty easily, and if I chew it well, then it shouldn't be a problem. But I don't want to risk making myself ill. Any thoughts?

You shouldn't have an issue with communion wafers. They virtually melt in your mouth, so they won't get stuck or anything. Leave it in your mouth until it's mushy, then swallow.

I had communion less than a week after my operation.

you should be fine. as long as you make it mushy in your mouth before swallowing. thats what my nutritionist said :thumbdown:

Thanks.:thumbdown:

I was banded on a Friday and had communion on Sunday without any problem.

Me too! I receive communion every Sunday. No problem...except the first time when I didn't let it dissolve enough.

Me too! I receive communion every Sunday. No problem...except the first time when I didn't let it dissolve enough.

I took communion the first Sunday after I had surgery... wasn't a problem-- and to this day-- still never been a problem. I laughed when I saw this bc I thought the same thing after my surgery!:thumbdown:

I received Communion yesterday and it went great. It dissolved in my mouth to the consistency of a protein shake. Thanks for the feedback everyone, and have a blessed Lent! :frown: