I have never been able to tolerate chewable or liquid meds of any kind without vomiting. Will I be able to use tablets or capsules at all? My surgery is set for Nov 17th

I live 30 miles from the nearest store and I'd like to be prepared some how.

Thank you

Many people handle pills just fine, depending on the size. I cannot take anything huge, such as the typical adult vitamin. But I tolerate pills the size of tylenol just fine.

I cant take pills at all unless they are crushed or cut up finely. There are so many adjustment processes that go along with being banded, and for me this was one of them. I take liquid Tylenol and Benadryl as needed. I usually chew up my Metformin, swallow, and suffer through a few seconds of the vile bitter taste washed down with Water. I suppose I view it as a tradeoff of sorts....and the nasty tasting "ick factor" is NOTHING compared to how good it feels as each pound comes off.

Also, the Viactic chewable Vitamins are actually pretty good, as are the Centrum chewables. I learned from my regular MD that most medicines can be ordered in liquid suspension and you can have them flavored (like they do for kids, lol) in your flavor choice like bubblegum, cherry, etc..

You can crush most pills up. I take a pretty large pill everyday. Somedays are harder than others.

I have been taking the Building Blocks Bariatric chewable supplements and they are huge but I could see crushing them and adding them to a smoothie or something. They don't taste bad at all.

I crush the big ones, and mix it in some pudding. "like on the top." then the rest is not bad because it's sugar free pudding. Remember that!

Small pills I take 1 at a time, and sip it down with some tea.

See if any of this works for you, it's a thought!

I was Banded on 10/31/06 Shirley....

Fenry Ford Hospital

Dr. Jeffrey Genaw

was 356 - 10/05

before the band 10/06 231#

now with the band in place! we will see., time will tell...

Get back if you like.

My surgeon just told me this week...no pill larger than a reg (non peanut) m & m all others get crushed.

I no longer require prescription medication...that was the biggest thing banding did for me! But when I needed antibiotics, they gave me capsules. I would take them put them in a small dish of water,and whenthe outside became a bit soft, I swallowed it, no problem. I usually tried to drink some warm tea or something after to make sure it dissolved fully before trying to pass. I had no problems. You may have to work with your Dr. and pharmacist until you get each medication worked out, but most issues can be resolved with medications!

Good Luck--

Kat