Hi All!

I was banded on 6/26, and I've done really well so far. I've followed doctor's orders to a T. I'm supposed to start solid foods on Thursday. I have followed every stage of the diet and postop instruction thus far. Well, today, I had a really crazy afternoon, and I swallowed 2 pills without thinking. I was just running around, realized I needed to take them and popped them both in my mouth at the same time and swallowed. They're each probably the size of an M&M. I didn't even really think about it until now, about 1-2 hours later where I've been working at the computer and feeling something sitting kind of heavy in my stomach, then I realized what I'd done with the pills.

Is this a huge deal? Do I need to call the doctor? I feel so silly. It was really just a mindless, inadvertent mistake. I haven't had a fill yet, they didn't come back up, and I've had Water since.

I'm so worried that I've done something bad. I see the doctor on Friday. Should I mention it then or do I need to do something about it NOW.

Thanks, y'all...

Feeling silly, :thumbup:

Minnie

My surgeon said it's completely fine and no need for me to even cut my pills in half unless I can't tolerate them. I've been taking my pills whole since I was banded on 7/15/08 and I had a check up today and I'm fine.

Thanks so much... that makes me feel better!

I've always taken my pills whole too...............my doc allows.

My Doc gave me pain pills to take 3 days after surgery. I think you'll be fine.

Youre fine, no worries, please dont fret over this, cause I take pills even after my first fill. And the biggest pill I take is about the size of the last link of my pinky finger. So, no worries. There are far worse things to worry about than that, and so far youre doing great.

Thanks again everyone... really. I feel so much better.

If you're really worried about it, call the office and speak with the nurse. She/He can tell you if it's a problem. If you're able to drink Water though, it doesn't sound like you're stuck. So, if that's what you're worried about, I think you might be okay. They could be sitting there b/c they're going to have to fall apart before going through the band. That might be what you're feeling. As far as taking pills in general, as far as I know, that's okay. I think the biggest issue at this point is them getting stuck. Call the office to double-check. Take care!

I agree with the others, BUT, know that it IS possible to get stuck from a pill getting stuck. Or another thing I have done, is eat and then an hour later take my pills, well, sometimes all the food is not out of the pouch and I get stuck from that too. Just be careful when taking pills.

I have never had any trouble swallowing my pills - it is weird because they told me before my surgery I would have to grind them up - I can swallow them just like before - maybe after my first fill won't be able to but can now.