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klv2355
on 5/26/15 6:11 am

VSG on 12/01/14

im in process of finding a new Dr since I moved, but are we ever able to swallow pills again? I'm 6 months out and just wanted to know. Thanks.

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iloveravens
on 5/25/15 11:49 pm, edited 5/25/15 11:49 pm

RNY on 08/13/14

I've been swallowing pills since day one in the hospital.

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Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

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Triksy
on 5/26/15 7:15 am

RNY on 05/20/15

I'm 6 days post op and have no trouble with pills.

HW- 380 SW-350 CW-358

Gwen M.
on 5/26/15 7:17 am

VSG on 03/13/14

I've been swallowing pills since day 1.

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Pokemom
on 5/26/15 7:34 am

RNY on 12/29/14

I had a lot of trouble swallowing pills for the first three months. Now, 5 mos out, I swallow them fine. I just cannot swallow a bunch at once.

Kittycatty
on 5/26/15 8:36 am

I had no problem swallowing pills unt day 14 the day I was discharged. Now they get stuck in my throat half way down and I can't seem to swallow them until I drink a bunch of water. Any idea why this is??

Maria27
on 5/26/15 8:54 am - Chicago, IL

RNY on 03/17/15

I had a similar experience, and I don't know why either. I bought a pill cutter, and I cut them into smaller pieces, which I can swallow easily. I also use chewable multivitamins and calcium. I am hoping it gets better eventually.

Height: 5'5" HW: 290 Consultation Weight: 276 SW: 257 CW: 132

Pokemom
on 5/26/15 3:53 pm

RNY on 12/29/14

I don't know. I think we have swelling from the surgery. Also, I think there are strictures that "ebb and flow" early in the recovery process. Not necessarily real strictures, just physical things from the healing/adaptation that cause some restriction. I really did feel like I had an increase in restriction after 2-4 weeks. Then it gradually subsided.

MsBatt
on 5/26/15 10:27 am

DS on 12/11/03

I was swallowing pills before I left the hospital. Some pills go down easier than others, and it doesn't seem to have to do with the size. I can swallow two huge calcium pills AND a huge multi in one go, but I have a tiny little pill I take that gets stuck in the back of throat about half the time!

GeekMonster, Insolent Hag
on 5/26/15 1:03 pm - CA

VSG on 12/19/13

I started back taking pills one week after surgery. No problems.

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