Are You Having Problems Taking Your Meds Post Lap Band Surgery??

[oliversmomma 10]

Hi all!

I'm scheduled for surgery Dec. 21 and am excited yet very nervous at the same time. I'm a little worried about how to take a couple of my meds. All of them I have can be cut into small pieces (size of birth controll pill). I have one shaped like a diamond so it'll definitely have to be crushed. Wondering if I'll be able to tolerate the taste of it?

How are you taking your meds? Are you mixing any of them with like sugar free Jello or anything?

Advice is greatly appreciated!!!

[LB4Me 35]

If they're small, you should have no trouble taking them without crushing or cutting. I think they say about the size of a tic tac. I take one a bit larger than that. About the size of a jelly belly and have not had an issue. Yet.

[brendap 2]

since we are on liquids only, dr told me not to take my bp meds or my Fluid pills. I had already stopped my arthritis medicine. He told me to watch my bp and if it started going up but since I am on Clear Liquids only I should need it. My bp been fine and I have no swelling in my ankles so I havent taken any. Now I do have alot of trouble getting Jello down, my tummy doesnt like anything cold. So I have only been able to drink hot broth and hot apple cider. Everytime I try jello my stomach cramps up real bad. I am going to call the dr on monday and see if that is normal. I will probably put a post out on the forum also to see if anyone else is having that problem.

[oliversmomma 10]

Thanks ladies. Pretty sure I'll be able to break them all up small enough. Bought a pill cutter too. SO nervous about this and hope I've made the right choice! I know that sounds silly. Just scared I guess.

[ChristinaH_SD 5]

Im still on all of my meds .. They sent me home with a pill crusher ! Dont like the taste .. But if you mix it with a little apple sauce or pudding you should get through it ok ! Good luck

[Hopeful to be full 11]

since we are on liquids only, dr told me not to take my bp meds or my Fluid pills. I had already stopped my arthritis medicine. He told me to watch my bp and if it started going up but since I am on clear liquids only I should need it. My bp been fine and I have no swelling in my ankles so I havent taken any. Now I do have alot of trouble getting Jello down, my tummy doesnt like anything cold. So I have only been able to drink hot broth and hot apple cider. Everytime I try Jello my stomach cramps up real bad. I am going to call the dr on monday and see if that is normal. I will probably put a post out on the forum also to see if anyone else is having that problem.

I had trouble with jello too right after surgery...ouch!

[Cazzy 725]

I had my prescriptions for meds changed to liquid versions until i was able to eat again ..i was given this info b4 surgery so i was able to change them all before i needed to. Am not on any meds now

Some pills like metformin for type 2 diabetes specifically say do not crush them so i had to change it.

[sherrypep 91]

I am also getting banded on 12/21 and have some of the same concerns. One of my heart meds is a capsule so it can't be crushed. I go for preop on Thursday so I will have to find out what to do but I am on clear liqueds from day

1-5 so I am not sure I can crush them and have apple sauce right after. Good luck!