after Banding will I be able to take meds

[BrownieUNC 0]

that are capsules or tablets?

I'm a male with BPH (enlarged prostate) and without medication, I would be in the Emergency Room in less than 24 hours. The medication does not exist in liquid or injectable form. I would have to be able to swallow (and keep down) a capsule twice a day, every day, from Day One. Am I wasting my time?

[Kimburlee 0]

With my capsuls, I empty them into some juice and it's the only time I use a straw. You can also put it in applesauce. No I don't think your wasting your time. I've been able to take my small pills, even my Ambien CR.

[TracyinKS 7]

Take one pill at a time and you will likely have no problem!

You are most definately not wasting your time!

[jnbwilds 0]

Most pills go down just fine. Really large Vitamins can be difficult, but I haven't had any prescribed meds get stuck.

[MerryHearted 20]

I've been able to take most pills with no problem. A giant enteric fish oil gel capsule got somewhat stuck once, but finally went down with some hot coffee. I don't try those anymore.

[yellowroseaz 0]

So when I had my surgical consult last week, I asked the surgeon. I take 2 capsules everyday one of which is time released. The surgeon said capsules are ok. And all of my other meds are small enough to take one at a time. Ask your surgeon if they are ok. Good luck to you in your journey.

[snowbird 2]

Definitely ask your doctor what would be the best way to take your medications.

I take a large capsule Vitamin and a couple of Fiber capsules daily with no problems. However, I am not right out of surgery, so you may have some difficulty if you are very swollen post op.

[Wheetsin 714]

I'm a male with BPH (enlarged prostate) and without medication, I would be in the Emergency Room in less than 24 hours. The medication does not exist in liquid or injectable form. I would have to be able to swallow (and keep down) a capsule twice a day, every day, from Day One. Am I wasting my time?

If it's not enteric coated, you can just crush it. Doesn't always taste the best, but there are things you can do to help, eg. don't mix it with something like applesauce you have to chew, sprinkle it into drinkable yogurt and spoon it down your throat.

You won't want to crush enteric coated meds, so be sure to check with your pharmacist or doctor on this one. If it is enteric, maybe it's small enough to get down anyway, or you could be a situation where the size of mandatory medication determines the amount of fill you're able to get.

I've tried something the size of a Tylenol, cut into quarters, and couldn't pass it. But others share stories of taking full size Vitamins with no problems. Like most things band, it's a matter of personal tolerance levels.

[Wheetsin 714]

Oh just saw capsule, for some reason I read it as caplet, and assumed you meant tablet. You can't crush a capsule, but (sometimes with a large degree of effort) you can poke them open. If they're soft it's much easier than if they're the hard ones. Again, you'll want to check with your doctor on your ability to do this. There's one thing in capsule form I will break open, then mix with juice and drink, and it still burns my mouth/throat for a good 5 hours. This is "ok", because of what I'm taking, but some things can cause damage (hence they're inside protective coating). Do check. :thumbup: