MariasWish

Hi everyone, I'm 5-days post op and wondering about the best way to take pills? My doctor says I will never be able to swallow pills whole again, and that they must be crushed. Even after 5 days it's becoming a hassle, and no matter what I take the crushed pills with (juice, applesauce), I still have that bitter taste in my mouth! Anyone else have this issue, or have any suggestions on how ot make this process not so irritating?

Thank you all for your responses...I definitely think I need to reconfirm with my doc. I have my post-op appointment tomorrow. I do wonder why he seemed so definite that I will "never be able to swallow pills again", when most of you have done it with little or no problems! Thank you guys again :rolleyes2:

Way to go, Colorado! You should feel great about this, you've worked hard for it! I am a new lab-band-ee, and I too look forward to shopping at the "normal" woman's store. Lane Bryant has been my saving grace for so long. Congrats again!!

Hi all, I too was banded recently - March 16th. I am absolutely overjoyed that this type of forum exists...I'm already getting sick of liquids and it's only been 4 days!! My experience so far has actually not been great. I have a lot of gas pains and frequent chest pains (like a ton of pressure sitting on my chest, and it's hard to take deep breaths as well.) The nausea is pretty much gone at least, but I feel so weak from "non-eating" that I delayed going back to work until tomorrow. As for what I've been eating, I stuck to the pre-op diet to a tee, and lost about 12 pounds. Since the surgery, I've done broth, Protein shakes, cold coffee (yuck, but what choice does an everyday-coffee drinker have??), Water and popsicles. I'll admit, I made macaroni and cheese casserole for my husband last night, and I took two very small bites...I just thought, "I'll just chew these bites super well...." Bad idea, but I just felt I needed some REAL food. Time to recheck my priorities - this surgery is going to pay off, but I have to change my habits. Anyone else cheat so soon after surgery? :tongue_smilie: