I heard once that you cannot take pills once you have a band and that you have to get chewable/liquid medications. I have not seen anything like that on this board. Does anyone know about this?

I heard once that you cannot take pills once you have a band and that you have to get chewable/liquid medications. I have not seen anything like that on this board. Does anyone know about this?

They told me i had to take something like Flintstones (childrens) chewable Vitamins (taking 2, not 1), chewable Calcium tablets.

On my prescription, i will have to crush up the one large Metformin tablet i take and may have to open the capsule i take and put it in pudding. But im hoping to soon be off medications for high blood pressure and diabetes...

I did buy liquid tylenol for after banding on 7/7. Oh and i got a list of medicines i should no longer take after surgery. Things like advil, motrin, etc.

I have been taking normal medications and have not had any problems.

I take a Multivitamin,paracetomol and Bp meds all in tablet form. I don't crush them just take them with liquid.

Maybe once I have more fills they will cause problems but so far so good.

I was told not to take any pill larger than an advil. I alternate between Treader Joe's Gummy Multivitamin (love the taste) and GNC Solotron Multivitamin which are chewable wafers. I prefer the Gummys for flavor, but the Solotron has a lot more nutrients. I also take soft chew calcium, which come in carmel or chocolate flavors. Viactiv makes them, but many local drug stores also have their own generic version. I like the taste & feel more like they are a treat, so usually take them at night. Viactiv also makes a soft chew Vitamin. I haven't tried it yet, but plan to.

Fortunately, my medications are small, or can be cut in half.

I take all my pills easily, including 2 potassium pills that are HUGE. It's no big deal. But then, my surgeon is one who expects his patients to have a normal life, able to eat anything, but small small portions. So far, so good! :tongue_smilie: