Hi friends!

I did it! I was banded on Jan 11th and I feel great. Every day I feel better and better.

There's only one small problem.....what can I take for a headache? I've searched high and low for liquid tylenol, but the pharmacy's in my area just don't carry it. They told me I have to take the kid liquid (which I have cauz I have a 6 and 2 yr old ) but the taste is sooo sweet its nauseating. Any suggestions out there?

The only place I have found the regular liquid Tylenol (Rapid Blast) is at Wal-Mart. It is kept in the same place as regular Tylenol. I have found the PM version at a local grocery store, but never at Wal-Mart.

Tylenol also makes chewable tablets (Go Tabs). I've seen these many places. They work well, but taste awful.

You don't need the liquid. If you have a headache, and want it gone, just crush regular Tylenol. It won't taste nice, but will beat the pants off having a headache.

My surgeon never required me to crush meds...even in the hospital. Just take regular Tylenol. You'll be fine.

My surgeon never required me to crush meds...even in the hospital. Just take regular Tylenol. You'll be fine.

I would NOT Suggest this since she was banded just 4 days Ago .

Every doc is different and since HER DOC told her to take liquids that is what she would do . If your doc told you to crush meds or take liquid med then that is what I would do . When in doubt make a call to your doc.

So many docs have different recommendations. There are reasons for THEIR policies.

Mindy

She said the liquid was not available. I was just telling her what worked for me.

The adult-strength liquid tylenol tastes awful too. You might want to get some though because you might not have to take as much when you do have to swallow it.

Good luck!

Sue

The adult-strength liquid tylenol tastes awful too. You might want to get some though because you might not have to take as much when you do have to swallow it.

Good luck!

Sue

I had no idea there was adult strenght liquid tylenol. You said Walmart has it ?

Another option is the Tylenol Meltaway Jr's ?

I usually take 2 of those. They are a little sweet but not as sweet as the children's. I have chronic Migraines , usually the first thing i would do is take 800 mg of Aleve to see if that will help get rid of it before taking my RX meds. I cant do that anymore. So Im going to see if i can find the Adult strength Tylenol tomorrow .

Thanks

MIndy

My surgeon never required me to crush meds...even in the hospital. Just take regular Tylenol. You'll be fine.

It's really not a good idea to tell someone to do something different from what their docs says and then tell them they'll be fine. I could not have taken Tylenol tablets four days after surgery, it would have been a horror. Newbies should always use liquid or crush tablets when possible.

It's really not a good idea to tell someone to do something different from what their docs says and then tell them they'll be fine. I could not have taken Tylenol tablets four days after surgery, it would have been a horror. Newbies should always use liquid or crush tablets when possible.

I would not have been able to get a whole ANYTHING down 4 days after surgery , I would have been in BIG Trouble with my stomach AND MY DOC. I agree always follow YOUR DOCTORS ADVICE !

Mindy

I am one week post op and yesterday when I went to see my doc, he said if I have a headache, I dont need to crush anything, just dont take horsepills and I will be fine, but that is just a suggestion, do what your doc says, I am only telling you what mine said

My surgeon never required me to crush meds...even in the hospital. Just take regular Tylenol. You'll be fine.

Uh... no. I cut a pill the size of a Tylenol into 4 pieces, and had one of my worst PBs on one of the pieces. 1/4 the size of a regular pill. Over a year post-op.

"It worked for me" and "You'll be fine" -- totally different statements.

It's weird - DH can't stand the taste of the Rapid Blast (that's the name of the adult strength liquid Tylenol), but I don't mind it. I don't crave it, but it doesn't bother me. The chew tabs - no way. And even the adult strength liquid Tylenol PM makes me cringe.

You might try putting a bit of peppermint essential on your forehead, back of your neck, and on your cheekbones if you like aromatherapy things. Or if you don't like putting in on your skin, you could put some in a diffuser, or if you don't have a diffuser you could put about 5 drops in a pan of near boiling water, and breathe in the steam.

Uh... no. I cut a pill the size of a Tylenol into 4 pieces, and had one of my worst PBs on one of the pieces. 1/4 the size of a regular pill. Over a year post-op.

"It worked for me" and "You'll be fine" -- totally different statements.

It's weird - DH can't stand the taste of the Rapid Blast (that's the name of the adult strength liquid Tylenol), but I don't mind it. I don't crave it, but it doesn't bother me. The chew tabs - no way. And even the adult strength liquid Tylenol PM makes me cringe.

I take Wellbutrin ( about the size of an M&M ) I cut it in half every morning. There are some days i have trouble with that.

7 months post op I still would not dream of taking pills whole. I DO take my topamax whole but they are

the size of well they are as small as these little smileys

I cant cut those though . and going off that was not an option for my migraines. I DID run into a problem with those my last fill when i was too tight i had to go in for an unfill though .

Still gonna go try the Rapid Blasts LOL

Mindy

I had to take steroids and a muscle relaxer for an attack of sciatica. I learned the art of taking pills without having to taste them. Fill a spoon about halfway with drinkable yogurt, sprinkle on some of the crushed meds, top with yogurt, insert spoon to back of throat, tip and pour. It works most of the time. Pre-op I would dry swallow pills if I didn't have water (unlike some of my friends who willc hew them up), so I had no idea how to take a crushed pill. The first time I tried to take Tylenol post-op I crushed it and stirred it into some applesauce. My, did I feel stupid that day. :mad:

I had to take steroids and a muscle relaxer for an attack of sciatica. I learned the art of taking pills without having to taste them. Fill a spoon about halfway with drinkable yogurt, sprinkle on some of the crushed meds, top with yogurt, insert spoon to back of throat, tip and pour. It works most of the time. Pre-op I would dry swallow pills if I didn't have Water (unlike some of my friends who willc hew them up), so I had no idea how to take a crushed pill. The first time I tried to take Tylenol post-op I crushed it and stirred it into some applesauce. My, did I feel stupid that day. :mad:

I realized about a year ago that if it tastes really horrible, I suddenly don't need the drug all that much. HA!

I had to take steroids and a muscle relaxer for an attack of sciatica. I learned the art of taking pills without having to taste them. Fill a spoon about halfway with drinkable yogurt, sprinkle on some of the crushed meds, top with yogurt, insert spoon to back of throat, tip and pour. It works most of the time. Pre-op I would dry swallow pills if I didn't have Water (unlike some of my friends who willc hew them up), so I had no idea how to take a crushed pill. The first time I tried to take Tylenol post-op I crushed it and stirred it into some applesauce. My, did I feel stupid that day. :mad:

EWWWW Crushed Pills in Applesauce ! I made that mistake ONCE and about threw up post op ! LMAO That's some Nasty Sh$T ! LMAO

Mindy