Medication restrictions and Limitation= Frustration

[trinity2008 0]

How big is too big to take any kind of pill with the band?? I had ligament reconstruction and have oxycotin that I could take; however, I had my band filled since the surgery and now am scared to take the bitty pill when I really need it for pain. And I am also learning that antibiotics are becoming very limited with the band. Some of my doctors get frustrated with prescribing because there are certain antibiotics that are chewable or come in liquid form. And dealing with chronic sinus infections, I am now limited to what I can and cannot take. And some of the heavy duty antibotics state to not chew. So when it comes to medication, how big is too big for the band?? Oxycotin is very small and was told not to chew them as they are time-released designed and can cause overdose problems.

Please help!:eek:

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Why not ask your surgeon?

Different people react differently. My surgeon seems to think most of his patients won't have much trouble but we're all different. Your surgeon should direct you.