Medications and the band

[Mandi1441 23]

Hi everyone,

I was wondering about medications post banding. I am on 10 pills a day and was told to take chewable Vitamins and larger pills would have to be crushed. A few of my pills are time released and unable to be crushed. What issues do you guys have, and how have you changed taking your meds? I am hoping not to have to stay on them much longer after surgery, but until then I need some pointers. Thanks!

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Personally, I've never had problems swallowing pills. I would talk to your doctor about the time release ones you can't crush and see if you can try swallowing them.

[jewel2013 25]

Talk to your pharmacist. I had the same and had to use a capsule and break it open.

[cflick 303]

Any that are time released yr pcp should be able to switch out .. some that have do not crush lables on them are due to aweful taste (I know one of mine is that way pharm saidbit was fine tho) not bc it will hurt u to crush so chat w PcP then pharmacist. . Btwn the two u will be straight

[Mandi1441 23]

Thanks guys for the responses. I love being able to come here morning, noon, and night when I am worried about something and get information from people that have had the lap band and their experience with the situations.