Question:
5 weeks out when can you take capusles meds again?

   — tle789456 (posted on March 10, 2008)

March 10, 2008
When I was 5 weeks out I was told it was okay to take capsules. I've been doing so for about 3 weeks now and no problem.
   — cjjordan

March 10, 2008
It is not a problem with a capusle, as you can open it into apple sause and take them or if you can swallow them, just take them slowly, one at a time. The problem is time released meds. With RNY you can not take time release, because it is in your big intestine (colen) before the take effect. Bill
   — William (Bill) wmil

March 10, 2008
Find out from your doctor, he knows best.
   — bariatricdivalatina

March 10, 2008
capsules and pills are usually not an issue after wls, but you have to wait for a few months. Some people when they take capsules and pills, they go right through them. You would see them in the toilet. If that happens, see your doctor and you may need liquid meds. I take a large multi vitamin with no problem and tylenol sized stuff with you problem. You probably can too. Just take one or two at a time. Then wait for them to desolve. I also take a bite of food or two before I take a pill most of the time. Doesn't matter the type of food, just something to slow down the path of the pill to give it more time to absorb. Take care. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

March 11, 2008
I can take all medications now. I think it depends on your swallowing ability. I still chew my vitamins.
   — angelabailey

March 11, 2008
my doctor told me i could take pills and capsules from the very beginning. the first two weeks i had a little trouble swallowing them, but i would put them in some yogurt of sf pudding and they would go right on down. good luck and i hope this helps..Holly
   — RNlvnCARSON

March 13, 2008
I am 10 days post-op and they started me back on my meds the very next day. I take two different capsules twice a day. I have no problem taking them whole. Only one time did I feel like it was stuck in my pouch. Usually they just slide down w/a little juice or water. My surgeon says there is maybe a slight decrease in absorbtion but not much. If you feel like the medication is not working anymore your Doc may need to adjust the dose. Good Luck, Paula B.
   — paulajaneb