Hi.

I have read and searched the threads about Vitamins. I know the multi will either be Flintsone or a liquid.

I, however, take more "fringe"/atypical vitamins such as:

COQ-10, Ultra B complex,antioxidants,herbal blend etc.

Most of these are mini horse pills.

Can they be tolerated after recovery/healing with enough Water?

Also, what does a stuck pill feel like? Does it pass soon enough to not worry about it?

Thanks,

Susan

I cannot do pills at all unless I crush them. One of my worst PBs was on something roughly 1/3 - 1/4 the size of a Tylenol. I've tried two other times, all very small pills, and just can't do it.

A stuck pill feels just like a stuck anything else. Whether or not it will pass depends on - how quickly it dissolves, and really just the flip of a coin as to whether or not your body can get it through, whether or not Jupiter is aligned with Saturn, and how many dogs are out there living with cats.

Every medication I took before, supplement or prescribed, has now been modified into liquid or chewable. Those that can't be modified must be crushed and taken with applesauce (suggestion).

I've had headaches the last few weeks and baby aspirins just don't cut it, so I've chewed three regular aspirins and downed them with Water. Well, my headache went away!!

My surgeon said anything that can't fit threw a straw should not be sent down the stoma... (think that is a little exaggerated but I got the drift)

Make,

Have you ever tried "Goody" powders. They might actually just be a southern thing, but they work. They work for headaches and are powdered. I know Richard Petty was advertising for them. I would look for them, I think it would probably be a little better than chewing regular aspirin.

For headaches, you cal also try Tylenol's "Rapid Blast". It is extra strength adult Tyleon in liquid form. There is also a liquid Tylenol PM.

For sinus headaches, a dose of Rapid Blast followed by a about 1 tsp of liquid Benadryl does wonders!

The hospital supplied me with a pill cutter. That would be the best thing to do. I don't know how it feels, but I've heard people who've tried it and about died swallowing those horse pills.

wheetsin-I took that tylenol rapid blast last night for an upset stomach and I was besides myself with how fast it worked

I can take capsules with a sip of water, but once in a while they will get stuck too. I don't think I would try large tablets. I can get down an Advil, but not the larger pills.

Hi.

I have read and searched the threads about Vitamins. I know the multi will either be Flintsone or a liquid.

I, however, take more "fringe"/atypical vitamins such as:

COQ-10, Ultra B complex,antioxidants,herbal blend etc.

Most of these are mini horse pills.

Can they be tolerated after recovery/healing with enough Water?

Also, what does a stuck pill feel like? Does it pass soon enough to not worry about it?

Thanks,

Susan

I've only just been banded, but someone here recommended these vitamins: LIQUID HEALTH™

I'm taking the women's multi which has extra B vitamins plus some herbs. The company has Co-Q and anti-oxidant formulations, too.

HTH -

Alyson

Hey thanks NukeChik and Wheetsin--I honestly didn't know there was any type of liquid pain reliever--I've never looked for it. But believe me I'm going looking for them on Saturday!

Merry Christmas!!

I am very tight right now, and can take my prilosec, B/C, and occasional sleeping pill. Sometimes they are painful going down, but I have only had an 'episode' on meds when taking a water retention pill. It's an herbal biggie.. was about the size of a nickel and you gotta swallow it. Now, I should have known better.. but I figured it'd just be painful and I'd get over it.. but it got stuck and I ended up spitting it up (NASTY).