NurseKelly 43 Posted February 24, 2013 Hello, I was banded on Thursday Feb 21st and am currently crushing all the pain meds I am taking. I usually take Biotin and three large Vitamin capsules for Hair loss because I tend to lose a lot of hair with weight loss. The Vitamins for my hair taste awful even in the capsule so I am afraid to open them up and try to swallow what's inside. My question is, are most people able to swallow capsules once you have started to eat solid foods? If so, do they ever get stuck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SueBee01 630 Posted February 24, 2013 I take chewables still unless the are small. I hated crushing pills! 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m1aman 944 Posted February 24, 2013 Your options are cut, crush or change to a liquid if available. In Vitamins you can try a chewable. I HATE crushing pills. Taking them that way is just a pain in the butt to me. And nastyyyyyyyy....... If a pill gets stuck, you will be lucky if it blows back out like a whale. Otherwise prepare for some potential discomfort. 2 ☠carolinagirl☠ and donna12 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanmiles23 2,198 Posted February 24, 2013 I only take chewables or liquids. I was told I could never have swallowables. But I have seen people say the do swallow pills. Ask your doctor. Also make sure your doctor knows what supplements you are taking. Some ingredients don't mix with the Band. 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewelsm1127 351 Posted February 24, 2013 I just saw my doc this past Thursday and he told me I was able to start taking pills after my 4th week post op. however I don't have any fills or Fluid in my band. I bought some Tylenol caplets in case I need them but all my Vitamins and Fiber are gummies.< /p> 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimmipuff 8 Posted February 24, 2013 Hello, I was banded on Thursday Feb 21st and am currently crushing all the pain meds I am taking. I usually take Biotin and three large Vitamin capsules for hair loss because I tend to lose a lot of hair with weight loss. The Vitamins for my hair taste awful even in the capsule so I am afraid to open them up and try to swallow what's inside. My question is, are most people able to swallow capsules once you have started to eat solid foods? If so, do they ever get stuck? HI There! I bought chewable Biotin and they taste really good ! 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimmipuff 8 Posted February 24, 2013 Hello, I was banded on Thursday Feb 21st and am currently crushing all the pain meds I am taking. I usually take Biotin and three large Vitamin capsules for hair loss because I tend to lose a lot of hair with weight loss. The Vitamins for my hair taste awful even in the capsule so I am afraid to open them up and try to swallow what's inside. My question is, are most people able to swallow capsules once you have started to eat solid foods? If so, do they ever get stuck? HI There! I bought chewable Biotin and they taste really good ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cindy2013 99 Posted February 24, 2013 I've been taking my pills since 2 days post op. A couple of them are quite large. My doc said it would not be a problem if I took it slow, one at a time, and waited a few seconds in between. I don't have any fill at this time though, but even then, he said I won't have a problem. I used to throw the handful in my mouth at one time and swallow them all. It is hard to get used to taking them one at a time, but honestly, I haven't felt any problem yet at all. Today is day 6, and I take them 3 times a day. I'd say try one whole and see what happens. If you have to drink a lot of Water to get it go to down, you'll know that wasn't a good idea. 1 donna12 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babykins529 189 Posted February 24, 2013 I take regular sized pills every day and I'm post op 3 weeks. I never take them with Water since I tend to gag at the pill taste when it starts to dissolve so I take them with juice and no prolems. But that is me. I say try it and see what happens. 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-52 7,113 Posted February 24, 2013 I crushed my pilss when I was first banded....could not stand it... Ever since I swallow my pills whole.... I take 4 LARGE gell caps of "LOVZA" Omega 3....plus a very large "Mega Men's" Multi-Vitamin........and my Cardiac Meds which I will have to take for the rest of my life......one at a time, time in between, no problem..... Also swallow pills on a empty stomach (pouch)....any food sitting there would definitely be a problem..... I am very tight, where I have to watch everything I eat, and can fill every swallow...even Water.... Been doing this for 2 years now, no problems..... 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summerrain 520 Posted February 24, 2013 I take all my pills in the morning, Biotin and two Multi Vitamins and Calcium with Vitamin D which is the largest. If I find I'm a bit tight in the mornings then I take them at night time as my band loosens a bit by then. My nutritionist advised taking pills with a bit of yoghurt to help them go down too if I was having problems taking them. 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NurseKelly 43 Posted February 24, 2013 Thanks everyone for your replies, I hope that I am able to take them soon! 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redesigned_Curves 312 Posted February 24, 2013 I was told liquid or chewable. If solid it would have to be TINY. Make sure you are getting your Protein in. This should help with Hair loss.< /p> 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rojasanoll 920 Posted February 24, 2013 After a month I was able to swallow pills and not crush. I used some applesauce to mask off any of the crushed pills taste. 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jun021068 87 Posted February 24, 2013 HI There! I bought chewable Biotin and they taste really good ! Where did you get the Biotin chewables if you don't mind me asking. Is this prescription meds? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
