Question:
WHAT CAN I DO IF I NEED TO TAKE MEDICATION WITH FOOD?

MY CONCERN IS IF RIGHT AFTER SURGERY AND I NEED TO TAKE MEDS WITH FOOD AND I HAVE TO BE ON A LIQUED DIET WHAT CAN I DO BECAUSE MY MEDS WILL BURN MY STOMACH WITHOUT FOOD?    — [Deactivated Member] (posted on December 31, 2003)

December 31, 2003
Take your meds with your protien shake. You can take a sip of water to swallow your meds when you eat after a montth.
   — bransonboy

December 31, 2003
Take your meds with your protien shake. You can take a sip of water to swallow your meds when you eat after a montth.
   — bransonboy

January 1, 2004
I would check with your surgeon... you don't mention what medicine this is, but your surgeon or your pharmacist where you fill your meds can advise you!!
   — Amy G.

January 1, 2004
Buy a pill crusher to make the pills easier to swallow, I then put the pill in a teaspoon and add a bit of water so I can swallow easier. Then follow up with a couple sips to flush it all down. I also do this in conjunction with drinking my protein shake so that my pouch is not empty. Sandra
   — Arizona_Sun

January 1, 2004
Never crush any med unless you've approved it with a pharmacist. Some are not meant to be crushed. Also ask for ideas with this problem. Good Luck!
   — ZZ S.

January 1, 2004
Talk with your doctor. I had one medication that I've taken for years that had to be eaten with food or else it caused severe stomach problems. In my case, it was basically determining which of the evils I wanted to coupe with. Tsking the meds and their side effects or the actual problem I was treating. The consensus between the doctor and I was the cure was worse than the problem and the meds were stopped. Now, for all the other pills us WLS post op folks take, I usually take them immediately before I eat. At least then, there will be food coming in a couple minutes. I've food this works really well. When I attempted to take them after eating, I would get really bloated and sometimes feel ill. Bottom line, have a dialogue with the doctor about each of your medications and how they should be taking post WLS.
   — rleffler