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Jshivery
on 7/22/11 8:57 am

Revision on 03/10/16

Okay so lastnight I had a super bad headache. I took 2 Excedrine Migraine and OMG, I feel like it burnt a hole right in my stomach....My stomach still hurts. The only thing that makes it feel better are Atkins shakes...The only reason I can think of is because its super thick and it like coats my stomach....Anyone have any suggestions??

(deactivated member)
on 7/22/11 9:49 am, edited 7/22/11 9:50 am

DS on 07/22/09

Yes, you should call your doctor, because you may have damage from it. Ask Jean how it feels when a pill does that.
And like the post after you...... I would take a PPI until you can see the doctor.

Kate -True Brit
on 7/22/11 10:03 am - UK

Lap Band on 04/23/06

Taking pills is a problem for many bandsters. It can happen that without us realising, the tabs dissolve above the band. There is less acid here so the tabs dissolve more slowly and the tissues up there round the base of the oesophagus are less resistant to the corrosive effect of some tabs..

JeanM ended up in ER when an anti-bio cap dissolved above the band and irritated the tissue so much her banded area almost closed up.

I have had much more minor problems and now choose never to take the risk. Everything crushed or liquid for me.

But as for now for you, IMO you need to call your doc during office hours, ER only if it closes up. Meanwhile, stick to liquids. But as always, advice on here is only opinion! If you are worried, call your doc sooner!

Hope you feel better soon! Kate

Kate

Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.

Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!

But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,

sfnativewm
on 7/22/11 10:28 am

I agree that you should contact your doctor as soon as you can. You are smart sticking to liquids until you know anything. Also contact Jean M as she will help you with her personal experience!

~Ann~
Band removed and feeling alive with energy!

Jshivery
on 7/22/11 11:10 am

Revision on 03/10/16

thank you ladies. I am actually feeling much better, but I have stocked up on my protein shakes. I have learned my lesson and I will NEVER do that again. My hubby said said the same thing, "Jamie, you probably should have called the doc before you took that." I think I will just stick to shakes/softy stuff for the next couple of days. May I wish my band had ears so I could say sorry! LOL.....whewwwww!!!!!!

Thanks again ladies, I really do and value each and every person's opinion---you guys are wonderful!!!

Jean M.
on 7/22/11 1:18 pm

Revision on 08/16/12

Jamie,

As others mentioned, meds that don't pass quickly enough through your stoma just sit there in the bottom of your pouch irritating the whole area. Some meds (like the antibiotic capsule I stupidly swallowed) are actually corrosive to the surrounding tissue. In my case, the inflammation caused various symptoms (difficulty swallowing, etc.) plus chest pain so bad I thought I was having a heart attack. I had 2 ER visits (to 2 different hospitals), about 23 hours in the hospital total, multiple upper GI studies (can you say "constipation"?) that showed my stoma was completely closed, and a big unfill as a result of all that.

Anyhow, I'm glad you're feeling better now!

Jean

Jean McMillan c.2009-2013 - Always a bandster at heart
author of Bandwagon (TM), Strategies for Success with the Adjustable Gastric Band & Bandwagon Cookery. Bandwagon for Kindle now available on Amazon. Read my blog at: jean-onthebandwagon.blogspot.com

healthyonmyway
on 7/23/11 12:59 pm - FL

Lap Band on 05/25/11

Hi Jean,

What about vitamins? Are capsules and tablets ok???

Thanks....Krista

4/10/11 Start weight 250; 5/25/11 Surgery weight 237.50

Jean M.
on 7/23/11 2:33 pm

Revision on 08/16/12

Krista,

I don't know how risky swallowing vitamins might be - you need to ask your surgeon about the particular ones you take. I take vitamins and minerals only in chewable form. Anything that doesn't pass easily through the stoma has the potential to irritate your stoma, stomach, and/or esophagus. When I can't get meds in liquid form, I cut the tablets in halves or quarters so that I'm swallowing nothing bigger than a pencil eraser, and drink a full glass of water to help dissolve the medication. When I have to take something in capsule form, I break open the capsule (if the doc or pharmacist says that's OK) and mix it in with something strong-tasting like raspberry jam or chocolate pudding. You can't do that with time-release meds, though. Also, I wait at least 30 minutes after swallowing a pill before lying down, because I want gravity to help the med to move downward and if I lie down too soon, it tends to come back up into my esophagus, and that tastes nasty and causes a burning sensation.

Jean

Jean McMillan c.2009-2013 - Always a bandster at heart
author of Bandwagon (TM), Strategies for Success with the Adjustable Gastric Band & Bandwagon Cookery. Bandwagon for Kindle now available on Amazon. Read my blog at: jean-onthebandwagon.blogspot.com

healthyonmyway
on 7/23/11 10:39 pm - FL

Lap Band on 05/25/11

Thanks Jean. I go to the doctor next week and I will check with her. She has powdered vitamins available in her office but they are really expensive. If she says no to capsules I will look for another form. Thanks again!!!!

4/10/11 Start weight 250; 5/25/11 Surgery weight 237.50

Jean M.
on 7/24/11 12:46 am

Revision on 08/16/12

You're not limited to the expensive powdered vitamins your surgeon sells unless you have special needs. I buy most of my vitamins/minerals at Walgreen's and Wal-Mart. I use Centrum chewable ault formula multivitamins, and various brands of calcium chews, liquid (sublingual) B-complex and liquid vitamin D, and powdered or liquid Omega 3's. They're not cheap, but they're not expensive as the brands marketed for bariatric patients.

Jean McMillan c.2009-2013 - Always a bandster at heart
author of Bandwagon (TM), Strategies for Success with the Adjustable Gastric Band & Bandwagon Cookery. Bandwagon for Kindle now available on Amazon. Read my blog at: jean-onthebandwagon.blogspot.com

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