Do you know what you can take for OTC cold or allergy medication? How soon after surgery can you take a pill form? I had the lap band on 5/13.

Thanks for your help. :frown:

i was told liquid form only- no pills. you can take the tylenol cold and allergy liquid meds. might ask the pharmacy what they have in liquids. i read (i think on here somewhere) someone talks the liquid gels.

I took pills immediately after surgery. In fact, my doctor prescribed them for pain. As you can see, doctors vary widely on their opinions. I've never had a problem with taking pills.

Cindy

I take Zyrtek daily. I take the gel form--they are very small and easy to swallow.

I have been taking pills since the day of surgery. Like previous poster I was prescribed pain meds in pill form. I have no problems with them. I have 5cc in my band and took my vitamins today with no problem. Some docs do tell folks to avoid aspirin and NSAIDs like advil and alleve...

Thanks for the replies!