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11-04-2009, 12:08 PM
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Im on a few medications for a chronic disease, unrelated to weight, etc. I am very afraid that my medications will get "stuck" after I have the band. I take 16 of these capsules a day, approx. size is the "metal" tip end of a pencil (not including the eraser). I showed the capsule to my surgeon and he did not seem too concerned, but.... I am! Anyone have any problems with meds going down?
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11-04-2009, 12:31 PM
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City: Spotsylvania State: VA | Re: Medication Getting Stuck | |
I've have trouble with that sometimes. Just be sure to space them apart if you can. I also always drink something warm before I start to help relax my band.
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11-04-2009, 12:39 PM
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Thanks! The surgeon doesnt seem too concerned, but I can't open these like other capsules or the medication wont work like it's supposed to. I see you are in Spotsy - strange coincidence - I work in Spotsy! :)
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11-04-2009, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009 Age: 41
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City: Rhode Island State: Rhode Island | Re: Medication Getting Stuck | |
my nutritionist told me I would never be able to take whole pills again. she said to crush the pills to take them from now on or get liquid or chewable. | 
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11-04-2009, 01:19 PM
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Most medications are available in a suspension (liquid) form. Search the web to see if your drug is available that way. If you're truly worried, I am sure your doctors will work with you to get you the liquid meds and allay your fears :)
GL!
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11-04-2009, 01:34 PM
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City: Corona State: California | Re: Medication Getting Stuck | |
I asked my pcp to change my capsule meds to pill form which he gladly did for me.
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11-04-2009, 03:08 PM
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City: Spotsylvania State: VA | Re: Medication Getting Stuck | |
Where do you work? I live in southeastern Spotsy, near Partlow. I work in DC, 82 miles door to door. Ouch!
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11-04-2009, 03:58 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 47
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I find that pills go down much easier at night when my band is looser. I'm too tight in the mornings to take anything.
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11-04-2009, 04:52 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007 Age: 40
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City: Hollywood!!! State: Southern California | Re: Medication Getting Stuck | |
I was told to never take pills again unless they are crushed | |
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11-04-2009, 05:53 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009 Age: 50
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They told me it has to be able to pass though a dixie straw.But their is a lot of sizes of straws. | |
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11-05-2009, 04:42 AM
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I can take Tylenol, Advil etc..., I did have a problem with a certain brand of iron pill because it wasn't disolving fast enough and would always get stuck. I just don't take the horse pill size vitamins anymore, I switched to chewables. I also keep liquid Tylenol on hand just in case I'm too tight for pills. And I make sure to have liquid cold medicine on hand like Nyquil since It's easier to get down.
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2/7/09 - 3rd fill 1cc, 3/18/09 - 4th fill 1cc, 4/15/09 - 5th fill 1cc, 5/13/09 - 6th fill 1cc. 7/29/09 -.5cc, 11/4/09 -1/4 cc
Total : 10.75 cc's
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11-05-2009, 02:33 PM
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City: Spotsylvania State: VA | Re: Medication Getting Stuck | |
My doc said nothing bigger than an M&M. I too keep liquid cold medicine and liquid ibuprophen on hand.
__________________ Suzanne Banded 1/4/08 Dr. Brengman - Richmond, VA Fill level = 7.6cc Goal: 150 (doc's goal) Ideal weight: 135
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