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I've been banded for two weeks. I take about 8 pills a day. Most of my pills need to be cut in half now and it feels so heavy on my stomach. Will taking pills get easier as I go?

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After 6wks pre-op was able to take my pills whole, one at a time. But since having enough fills to get me close to green zone, I'm now having to cut them up in quarters.

Good news, I no longer have to take b/p medicine.

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I'm hoping now that I'm banded my dr can start taking me off meds.

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My Dr. had to give me some of my medications in liquid form since I couldn't swallow the bigger ones.

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I've been banded for two weeks. I take about 8 pills a day. Most of my pills need to be cut in half now and it feels so heavy on my stomach. Will taking pills get easier as I go?

I was told no pills. I take liquids and chewables only. Better check with your doctor.

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as i healed and the swelling went down, it got easier to take my meds.

i still crush my night time ones and take liquid cvs brand tylenol most of the time....but i have swallowed reg allergy meds...i am also nervous when i see big pills..i picture a clogged drain ......but that is just me.........if in doubt, ask your doctor..

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I told my hubby yesterday that I am pills free for the 1st time in forever! I do sometimes take a Tylenol, and I can take it whole. But I am 3 12/ years out and do not keep a tight band. I am afraid of taking most things because I have gotten them caught. I do chewable/ gummy vitamins. Karen

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I used to love my hair and nail supplements but they are out now because those things are the size of a brick.

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I used to love my hair and nail supplements but they are out now because those things are the size of a brick.

I take Biotin chewable's they have them right next the reg.

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I never did have problems with taking pills. I take about 10 pills a day (about 7 of them before bed) and took them from day 1. The dr did give me liquid Vicodin for after surgery, but I could've taken pills anyway.

I used to take a whole handful of them and wash them down all at once. Now I have to swallow 2 at a time, about 3 minutes between each swallow.

Marci

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Ask for liquids or chewable versions. Better safe than sorry or stuck! I take mine one at a time. If the Calcium one is big, look for calcium citrate minis.... they are much smaller and easier to swallow!

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What I was Trying to say is, they go down fine but they are HEAVY on my stomach...

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As I read everyone's responses it is amazing that so many people swallow pills. I was told never by my doctor

I buy most of my Vitamin and minerals from Bariatric Advantage. The company rep for NE has been a speaker at my monthly support groups more than once. We have had tastings also of their Protein Drinks.< /span>

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I was told by surgeon that any the size of an aspirin would be ok.

I do take chewable vitamens and Calcium.< /p>

Don't know what to say about heavy feeling in stomach. I only get that if I take 2 pills cut in quarters b/c it takes a lot of Water.

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What I was Trying to say is, they go down fine but they are HEAVY on my stomach...

Sounds like you are taking them too fast.

Try taking 1 pill, wait a minute or so then the next, etc...

I take 4 pills every morning like that & have no heavy feeling. But if I'm in a hurry and take them too fast they sit very heavy on my stomach.

If that doesn't work and they still sit heavy on your stomach you might see if your doctor can give you alternatives (chewables or liquids).

Good luck to you.

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