I got my lap band done on nov24th 2008 i have been under the care of a pain management dr due to two herniated disc in my neck which no dr with operate on until i lose weight my lap band dr told me to stop taking my hydrcodone in pill form could this be because they gave me a prescription for liquid vicadian im not hurting my stomach by still taking my hydrocodone in pill form am i i live in pain everyday

I too live in pain daily. They told me as long as I was 3 weeks post op, I could resume taking pills. I don't believe you're past that yet. So you may want to call either your pain dr, or your surgeon, but I really suggest you touch base with someone.

Teri

Call you doctor and tell him that your in pain. Perahps he can prescribe more of the liquid form of the pain meds.

I was banded on 10-02-08, I am on hydrocodone on a regular bases as well. 2 weeks before and for 2 weeks after surgery my doctor prescribed liquid hydrocodone. I found it not as effective, however it did help. The 2 weeks after I was able to go back to the pill, I just cut it in half and it helps it go down.

I got my lap band done on nov24th 2008 i have been under the care of a pain management dr due to two herniated disc in my neck which no dr with operate on until i lose weight my lap band dr told me to stop taking my hydrcodone in pill form could this be because they gave me a prescription for liquid vicadian im not hurting my stomach by still taking my hydrocodone in pill form am i i live in pain everyday

Call your doctor. Don't take BOTH at once. They have too much acetaminophen in them and you can harm your kidneys in a very short time. Liquid vicodin is very similar to hydrocodone..... you don't want to overdose yourself.

My Dr let me take my medicines in pill form the morning after surgery. He said as long as they will fit through the top of a water bottle they are ok. I also take hydrocodone for spinal problems. He prescribed liquid to take in addition but as the other poster said, you have to be careful not to get too much tylenol. I spaced them out a couple hours. I have had no problems taking all of my meds in pill form.