Okay...so, i have a question about pills...

[NeedaChange4good 0]

So, i am planning on doing the lap band very soon..still in the beginning processed, but i was wondering..after the surgery, are you allowed to swallow any pills? i take birth control pills for my PCOS and they aren't very big, but wouldn't they get stuck? just curious..thanks!

[cwm812 11]

I swallow pills all the time. The only ones that give me any trouble are really large Vitamins. You should be fine with birth control pills.

[crc38 0]

My doctor took me off my bc because it increases the risks of blood clots after surgery.

And after having surgery yesterday, I can't swallow pills due to swelling.

Just stuff to keep in mind.

[Donnainva 0]

All the pills I take are about the size of bc pills, maybe a tad bigger--I've had no problem taking any pills at all. My surgeon said nothing bigger then an M&M. Check with yours at the pre-op testing

[haroldrussi 0]

nothing bigger then an M&M, OK but do you have to take them one at a time spread over time or can I take all 8-10 at once like I do now???

[Donnainva 0]

personally, I take all three at once. But thats' me! You see it everywhere on this board--Everyone Is Different!

Some people have problems with tiny pills, I can take anything (I've only had one fill-so maybe that will change)

I had to skip my blood pressure pills for a few days right before surgery--check with your surgeon