Lapband and Bi-polar
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on 1/27/11 10:43 pm - MD
on 1/27/11 10:43 pm - MD
the largest i take is the vaitamin d, but they said i can cru**** up and put it in the protien drink.
It might have to do more with pill you are taking then the size. I have taken the large dayquil gel caps and had no difficulties when my band is snug, however I can not take super small vitamin C or Iron without it really burning my stomach (probably dissolving in the pouch or something). But I definitely don't get stuck with the pills if thats what you are asking. I am using a pill crusher currently to get my vitamin c and iron down then swallowing them with juice. You may have to double check some of your meds as not all are intended to be crushed, it can sometimes change the way time released capsules work.
Sleeve Revision from Lap-band November 23, 2012
Starting Weight: 236 Lowest Weight w/ Lap-Band: 160 Current Weight: 190
Goal Weight: 150...40lbs to go
Revision on 08/21/12
I am on several meds, including some capsules. I take about 3 then another 3, etc. with plenty of water. I am also taking tylenol and can take two 500 mg. of the usual hard long tablets with no problems. You will just need to watch your restriction level to be sure you can do the regimine. If I am feeling a bit tight on a particular day I have a hot drink just before I take my meds. My surgeon said it wouldn't be a problem from day 2. I actually CAN take all of them at once and have done so whithout thinking, but usually choose not to since I don't want to risk an issue.