I'm 2 days post op and took my daily pills this morning. One is small, so I wasn't worried about that one. The other one is a little bigger (It is a 100mg Pristiq XR), it can't be cut because it is extended release. Its about a 1/2 inch square. I took it about an hour ago and it feels like I've got a huge rock right behind my sternum. I've been following the post-op clear liquid diet religiously and haven't felt anything like this! It's horrible! I'm afraid it's stuck. Will it go down eventually? I thought that things didn't usually get stuck for long periods of time... They either went down or came up. Do I need to contact my Dr's office?

Dear TraGee,

Just happened to glance at my iPhone and saw your post. I was told that I couldn't take any pills/meds after being banded. The surgeon asked me to get my pharmacist to convert most meds into liquid form and those that weren't available via liquid the pills needed to be smashed and crushed. Suggestion was to cover its bitterness via diet cranberry juice. I was supposed to have surgery yesterday but I was canceled while in my surgical gown due to my surgeon being late and scheduling. I have fretted over the issue you are referring to, but the upside of shocking/sudden delay is that I can try to find a Compound Pharmacist to convert my meds into liquid and or creams. Hopefully you have access to a Compound Pharmacist. If not, make sure you smash your meds into powder and put in something pleasant to drink. Hope this helps

I also take a pill that can not be crushed. It is my allergy pill. It is alittle bigger than a pea. My dr told me to wait a week before continuing the pill. For me i can do that since it is not a super major pill that wohld have serious affects. I would just keep drinking and hope it goes down.

I also take a pill that can not be crushed. It is my allergy pill. It is alittle bigger than a pea. My dr told me to wait a week before continuing the pill. For me i can do that since it is not a super major pill that wohld have serious affects. I would just keep drinking and hope it goes down.

I take several meds that can't be crushed and that is tme released I am not taking my singular and Niaspan yet. Was told to wait and should be able to take them in month

Thank all of you for your advice! I took a nap with my head elevated and felt much better when I woke up. I'm going to wait to take any more of my meds til after I go to the clinic tomorrow.