Dealing with Cramps with the Band

Jo 1962
on 1/27/12 1:51 am - NearHouston, TX

I just wanted to add that I can't crush my pills because the only meds that work for my chronic pain are extended release pills that can't be crushed. I am not pushing any limits taking the pill because I took pill under floro in front of my doc and he agreed to keep my band looser so I won't get stuck.

Each person is different...some can't tolerate pills at all...I just know, that in MY case, I could not accept not being able to take my pills.

5.0 cc in a 10cc lapband (four fills) 1 unfill of .5cc on 5/24/2011.
.5 fill March 2012. unfill of .25cc May 2012. Unfill of .5cc June 2014.

Still with my lapband with no plans for revision. Band working well since

last small unfill.

HW: 267lbs- size 22-24 LW:194lbs CW:198lbs Size 14-16

Jo 1962
on 1/27/12 1:43 am - NearHouston, TX

Lap Band on 08/25/10

I didn't mean to offend you. For ME, and possibly anyone else who might read this thread, not being able to swallow pills is too tight. I was just offering a different viewpoint.

5.0 cc in a 10cc lapband (four fills) 1 unfill of .5cc on 5/24/2011.
.5 fill March 2012. unfill of .25cc May 2012. Unfill of .5cc June 2014.

Still with my lapband with no plans for revision. Band working well since

last small unfill.

HW: 267lbs- size 22-24 LW:194lbs CW:198lbs Size 14-16

Iam_with_the_Band
on 1/26/12 5:37 pm, edited 1/26/12 5:42 pm

Lap Band

12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand.

michele1
on 1/26/12 6:03 am

Revision on 07/07/15

Children's liquid Ibuprophen.....each tsp is a 100 ml ...............tylenol does nothing for me....also B6 everyday of the month helps as well.

heathercross
on 1/26/12 11:19 pm - New York, NY

Revision on 06/23/11

Hi Michele....You cannot take ibuprophen if you've had a RNY. I've had a revision to a Band and now have the Band over Bypass but not sure its adviable. But, its great to see there are liquid options out there that I didn't know about. Thanks!

dianeg49
on 1/27/12 11:16 am, edited 1/26/12 11:17 pm

Lap Band on 07/13/10

I have always been able to take all 13 of my meds. I was off for two weeks after surgery but then the doctor said to keep taking them. I cut most in half and the others are small capsules. My potassium is so large even cut in half I have to be careful.Fills have not seemed to have any effect on my meds.

Dianeg49

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