Im on a few medications for a chronic disease, unrelated to weight, etc. I am very afraid that my medications will get "stuck" after I have the band. I take 16 of these capsules a day, approx. size is the "metal" tip end of a pencil (not including the eraser). I showed the capsule to my surgeon and he did not seem too concerned, but.... I am! Anyone have any problems with meds going down?

I've have trouble with that sometimes. Just be sure to space them apart if you can. I also always drink something warm before I start to help relax my band.

Thanks! The surgeon doesnt seem too concerned, but I can't open these like other capsules or the medication wont work like it's supposed to. I see you are in Spotsy - strange coincidence - I work in Spotsy! :drool:

my nutritionist told me I would never be able to take whole pills again. she said to crush the pills to take them from now on or get liquid or chewable.

Most medications are available in a suspension (liquid) form. Search the web to see if your drug is available that way. If you're truly worried, I am sure your doctors will work with you to get you the liquid meds and allay your fears :drool:

GL!

I asked my pcp to change my capsule meds to pill form which he gladly did for me.

Where do you work? I live in southeastern Spotsy, near Partlow. I work in DC, 82 miles door to door. Ouch!

I find that pills go down much easier at night when my band is looser. I'm too tight in the mornings to take anything.

I was told to never take pills again unless they are crushed

They told me it has to be able to pass though a dixie straw.But their is a lot of sizes of straws.

I can take Tylenol, Advil etc..., I did have a problem with a certain brand of iron pill because it wasn't disolving fast enough and would always get stuck. I just don't take the horse pill size vitamins anymore, I switched to chewables. I also keep liquid Tylenol on hand just in case I'm too tight for pills. And I make sure to have liquid cold medicine on hand like Nyquil since It's easier to get down.

My doc said nothing bigger than an M&M. I too keep liquid cold medicine and liquid ibuprophen on hand.