I was banded yesterday on July 25th and I am still having trouble swallowing my medicine. My dr gave me lortab liquid that says to take 30 ml every four hours. He also wants me to take prednisone 30 ml every 4 hours, but I can't take swallowing all that. Did anyone else have this problem? Does anyone have any advice as to tips that help with the pain??? Thanks in advance

I was banded on the 19 heating pad on shoulders did wonders , take very small sips wait then sip again until u can get the meds down

Thank you!!! The heating pad has become my best friend lol

Heating pad was my best friend as well

I was banded yesterday, too. I spent the night in the hospital and came home this morning. I'm able to sip water and take my liquid pain killer. The spot where my port is has so much pain though. It hurts to breathe deeply or to move around. I also have to lay on a bunch of pillows to be on an incline. I'm not able to lay flat.

You can alternate your meds. So instead of taking both meds at the same time every four hours..take one med and than two hours later take the other (so basically you are taking a med every 2 hrs just separately). Swelling will subside with time which will make it easier to swallow. Whatever you do, don't stop taking the meds because will only increase your symptoms and prolong healing