Good Morning Everyone My Doctor who filled my lap ban yesterday said from now on I will have to crush all my pills before I swallow, Do any of you guys take your pills whole in the morning, or do you crush them a little before taken them. Thanks Have a great weekend John

After first being banded, I could take them whole, but after my third fill I now have to cut them up. I can take pills whole if they are as small as a baby aspirin.

Good thing, no longer on b/p medicine

I also crushed my pills right after surgery but am now taking them whole. I'm about three months post-op and have not needed any fills yet so that is the likely reason why I don't have to cut or crush my pills at the moment. The nurse at the surgeon's office said I'd be OK as long as the pill is no bigger than an M&M. If/when I start to get fills, I'm sure I'll have to go back to cutting or crushing my meds again.

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3 years since surgery and never had to crush pills. I did change the x I took them. 8pm is my Vitamin,Biotin hour now.

I used to be able to take a handful of pills(vitamins) at once now I take gummie vitamins and have to wait a few minutes between each pill to wait for it to go down. Also, I have to take my meds about 20 min. before bed otherwise it will just sit there dissolving above my band. I've had 1 fill so far.

I never have crushed pills and never had a problem taking them. I just make sure to pause a minute or two between pills and never take a pill right out of bed in the morning. If I have to early in the morning, I have some hot tea or Water first to loosen my band.

Btw, check with your pharmacist before crushing or cutting any pills. Some pills are time release and if you cut/crush them you risk an accidental overdose.

Best wishes.

I used to in the beginning because I was told to....but I take this large Omega 3 fish oil by Rx that cannot be crushed....after taking those whole - 4 of them daily....I realized I di not have to crush the others that were much smaller....so in the last 2 years, No....

i take my help me sleep when i need it pills in crushed form...i found it works faster....i do take reg tylenol pills and liquid (walgreens or walmart brand)...so far no problems...i admit if i ever had to take a big pill . id ask the dr if i could half it or break it....but i think it just depends on the person. as i always say, do what your dr advises you and or what works for you.