So, i am planning on doing the lap band very soon..still in the beginning processed, but i was wondering..after the surgery, are you allowed to swallow any pills? i take birth control pills for my PCOS and they aren't very big, but wouldn't they get stuck? just curious..thanks!

I swallow pills all the time. The only ones that give me any trouble are really large vitamins. You should be fine with birth control pills.

My doctor took me off my bc because it increases the risks of blood clots after surgery.

And after having surgery yesterday, I can't swallow pills due to swelling.

Just stuff to keep in mind.

All the pills I take are about the size of bc pills, maybe a tad bigger--I've had no problem taking any pills at all. My surgeon said nothing bigger then an M&M. Check with yours at the pre-op testing

nothing bigger then an M&M, OK but do you have to take them one at a time spread over time or can I take all 8-10 at once like I do now???

personally, I take all three at once. But thats' me! You see it everywhere on this board--Everyone Is Different!

Some people have problems with tiny pills, I can take anything (I've only had one fill-so maybe that will change)

I had to skip my blood pressure pills for a few days right before surgery--check with your surgeon