Hi, I'm new to this forum and I'm investigating band surgery.

I've found a lot of answers to my questions by reading the posts but I still have a question about taking medications. I hope I haven't overlooked a thread which answers this, if so, my apologies for the repeat.

I take oral medications, supplements, Vitamins in pill form. Some are pretty large pills, like the Calcium and Vitamin pills. Will I still be able to take these meds after I'm banded? Some of the meds are essential for my health and are not weight related.

This is a great forum, I'm learning a lot.

Thanks in advance!

Thank you everybody for all the responses!

This forum is awesome!

I've been discussing this process with my husband for a few months now and he is totally supportive. He has seen me struggle with my weight for many, many years and knows how unhappy I am when I can't get it under control.

I was a little more worried about breaking the news to my adult children and their spouses. I told them last night. They are tough critics and had a lot of questions which I was able to answer because I've been reading this forum.

Thanks again for the responses. I'm beginning to think I really can do this and I'm getting excited.

Gentle hugs to all!

You can do, if I can do it anyone can. And if your family is supportive that helps so much!! Good Luck, keep us informed:rolleyes: