I am not banded yet but have started the process, well talking to my therapist she asked if I could still take my medication (capsules) when i am banded. She said i can't open them. Yikes i did not even think of this. Does anyone have the answer? :laugh:

i have trouble swallowing big pills my multivitamins are chewable, if they are too big a break them in half or see if it is available in liquid form

I had the same question, I asked my doctor and he said it wouldn't be a problem. I would still like to hear from someone who is banded, though.

I had to open the capsule and mix the meds with either pudding or applesauce. All meds need to be either crushed or liquid. As time pass's you may beable to swallow small pills. I have some that I cut in to and just take with Water.

good Luck

Shaz:thumbup:

I take many meds daily, including 2 capsules and have no problems. I am at 5cc in a 10cc band and am 3 months post banding. I, too, was worried, but so far so good.

Mimi

I started taking my one capsule medication the day after surgery and still take it daily with no problem. I have 4 ccs in a 10 cc band. I take it first thing in the morning with water. If you have trouble first thing in the morning, try a different time of day.

Well I am at 8.5 cc of my 9cc band so it is very difficult for me to swallow big pills.

I decided not to take capsules.. so am on berocca disolvable multivitamins and chewable multivitamins. I did need antibiotics at one stage and tried the liquid ones but got thrush in the mouth.. went back to tablets and crushed them.. but now liquid and chewables the way for me..