| Notices | Unregistered,! Please click here for more information on the 2008 National Lap-Band Conference event. |
Help needed - taking meds This is a discussion on Help needed - taking meds within the General Lap-Band Support forums.
|
 | 
10-13-2005, 11:57 PM
|
#1 | | Official Loser Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 35
Posts: 195
City: South of Boston State: MA |  Help needed - taking meds
Hi all,
I was just prescribed some antibiotics for a UTI and they are huge. I have been crushing them (OK'd by the DR) but I am having trouble finding something to mix the powder into that doesn't make me gag. I have tried Peanut Butter (the best so far but at 2x a day for 7 days thats a lot of extra calories), jello and apple sauce. The pills are really bitter and I feel ill for about a half hour after getting the stuff down.
Any advise would be appreciated!!
Thanks,
__________________ Banded 9/12/05 299.5/212/140 1.75 cc in my 4 cc band | 
|  | | Sponsored Links - Remove These Ads by registering for a FREE account | | | |
10-14-2005, 12:26 AM
|
#2 | | Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 281
|
As you know, I'm not banded yet. BUT when my Grandfather had to crush pills, we put it in pudding,yogurt or milk shakes. He loved the milk shake because it went down quickly and we could make it any flavor he loved. Hope this helps.
I know you're worried about the extra caloires, but you'd only have to have a small amount to swallow. Try the yogurt and protein mix.
__________________ ~ It's just my 2 cents ~ ~ Trying to be a healthy and happier me ~ ~ LOVE, LIVE, LAUGH ~ SURGERY ON JULY 27,TH 2006
Last edited by Time to love me; 10-14-2005 at 12:28 AM.
| |
| | |
10-14-2005, 12:57 AM
|
#3 | | Official Loser Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 35
Posts: 195
City: South of Boston State: MA |
Cool, I didn't think of that. Its thick enough and maybe the sweet will counteract the bitter of the pill. Thanks a bunch (I have some instant stuff in the kitchen I can whip up for tomorrow)
Yay!
__________________ Banded 9/12/05 299.5/212/140 1.75 cc in my 4 cc band | |
| | |
10-14-2005, 06:35 AM
|
#4 | | Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 43
Posts: 225
City: Sachse State: tx |
anytime you are given a med, ask for it in liquid form, also your pharmicist can usually crush and mix your pills into a flavored liquid for you. Granted, none of the liquids are very tasty but usually not bitter. You would be amazed how many adults cannot take pills and require this service...
__________________
Christine
I'm now on the other side of the band and lovin it!!
Look out thrift stores, I'm gonna need some new threads!!! :p
Dr. Joseph Cribbins, Plano Tx
Starting weight:244
Goal weight: 120
First fill 07-08-05 2cc
2nd fill 1.2cc
total fill 3.1 cc
total weight lost as of 09-02-05 35 pounds!!! :p
3rd fill .2 cc
total fill 3.3 cc -perfect for now!!
Total weight lost as of 01-06-06 51 pounds!! happy girl inTexas:p :banana :banana :banana
| |
| | |
10-14-2005, 08:14 AM
|
#5 | | Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,394
State: Oregon |
...i've sprinkled the residue of various pills over the top of my trusty protein shake fixings in the blender....works great!!!
__________________
373/258 
"Carpe maņana"
*Oldtimers posse: surgery 12/21/04*
My Quest is Victory over the Dragons of Habit, Gluttony, Sloth, Desperation...
| 
| | |
10-14-2005, 08:29 AM
|
#6 | | Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 32
Posts: 27
|
Try grapefruit juice. I have never been able to swallow pills, and antibiotics taste horrible. But I crushed them and put them into some grapefruit juice and it completely cuts the taste. Hope this helps.
__________________
Banded: February 2, 2005
Presby Hospital Dallas
Dr. James Davidson
Bariatric Surgery Center of Dallas
5 cc Inamed Band
Lillie  | |
| | |
10-14-2005, 09:23 AM
|
#7 | | Krissy
Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 35
Posts: 33
City: Houston State: Texas |
Try honey, that always works for me 
__________________
| |
| | |
10-14-2005, 06:53 PM
|
#8 | | Official Loser Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 35
Posts: 195
City: South of Boston State: MA |
Thanks for all the great ideas - remind me to never get sick again - yuck!
__________________ Banded 9/12/05 299.5/212/140 1.75 cc in my 4 cc band | |
| | |
10-21-2005, 03:58 PM
|
#9 | | Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 467
City: Long Island State: NY |
What works for me is pudding. I keep the smalll low-fat ones around just for that.
You have to be very careful w/grapefruit juice, I know it diminishes the effects of some antibiotics, you'd need to check w/pharmacist before doing.
__________________ Karen banded 12/10/04 Drs. Ortiz/Martinez revised to RNY 6/18/07 Dr.Shawn Garber @ banding/332; @ RNY 210/ Now 132/ goal 126
| |
| | |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | | Display Modes | Rate This Thread |  Linear Mode | | 
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off | | | |  | Members Login |  | | LapBandTalk Sponsors | | Please support LBT by visiting our sponsors websites: | |
