I was banded today and told to resume a couple of my medications-- they are both tablets. One is small, so it was no problem swallowing. The other is quire large, and I felt a little pain when it went down! It is time released, so cutting it in half is not an option. Wondering if it is stuck in there.....how will I know? Will I throw it up? Help!

If it is stuck, generally you won't be able to swallow your spit. It may have stuck a little bit on the way down. That can cause some irritation. You might ask if it is available in non-extended release, and you can do two doses a day.

If you can, take it in the evening. Many bandsters are tighter in the mornings.

I've been stuck three times now -- all on chicken -- maybe I've found the one thing I can't eat! You will know if you're stuck, it's painful in your chest!

One thing my doc didn't warn me about and that was my meds. I used to take about 9 different meds - 4 of those being for blood pressre (which I don't take anymore). I took them all normally after my surgery and for the past 2 1/2 yrs. I've never had any problems with pills but I know people do have problems.

Yes, if they're stuck, you will feel it for longer than a few minutes. You'll feel it unil it's either down or up.

Marci

One thing my doc didn't warn me about and that was my meds. I used to take about 9 different meds - 4 of those being for blood pressre (which I don't take anymore). I took them all normally after my surgery and for the past 2 1/2 yrs. I've never had any problems with pills but I know people do have problems.

Yes, if they're stuck, you will feel it for longer than a few minutes. You'll feel it unil it's either down or up.

Marci

Marci... this is something that i neglected to talk with my dr about... i take one olmetec a day... for hyper tension. im concerned that i wont be able to swallow it. im going to have to crush it up i think and add it to some milk or yoghurt. im really concerned about the meds getting stuck as well. i dont know yet how well they will crush up... or how it will taste even. and, of course, im hoping that eventually as the weight comes off i can throw the tablets away.