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barbiieedoll
on 5/30/12 1:13 pm

I don't feelvgood...think I have a virus...had surgery Dec 14th.
Was told only could have liquid medicine or chewable stuff...vitamins etc....
Anyone know if i can take regular size pills like tylonol...i haven't had to yet...but all achy tonight

Barbie Phillips

poet_kelly
on 5/30/12 1:17 pm - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

The ASMBS says RNY patients can swallow pills as soon as they are able to tolerate them. I was swallowing pills the same day I had surgery.

But I don't know if there is some special reason you would not be able to swallow pills. If you're not sure, you might wanna give your doc a call and ask.

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

A. C
on 5/30/12 1:18 pm

RNY on 11/08/11

i would call your surgeons office tomorrow to be sure, but i would think you could take pills/tablets at this point - i have been on regular pills/tablets since about 6 weeks out, i think

good luck

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Bella79
on 5/30/12 1:55 pm

I take Tylenol 500 mg when I have a headache or when I have any pain or discomfort, I cut them in half and thats it, like Kelly I'm taking pills since I had my surgery and I had no problems. But if you dont feel good taking them just call you doctor.

JJ_
on 5/30/12 4:00 pm

I had surgery December 12th. I have been swallowing pills since 8 weeks post-surgery (multi-vitamin, calcium, etc.) The first 8 weeks I only swallowed stuff that was the size of an M&M or smaller, otherwise it was chewable. I haven`t had any issues with taking my vitamins.

Judy

Cherokeesage
on 5/30/12 4:41 pm

RNY on 02/24/12

I prefer liquid Tylenol.

Banded Oct 2008: 290
RNY Feb 2012:        245
Dr's set goal:    170 reached Oct 11, 2012
My goal:                     160 reached Dec 1, 2012
Today :                     145-150

I am half the person I was in 2008.

rbb825
on 5/30/12 6:19 pm - Suffern, NY

RNY on 10/27/08

why do you prefer liquid tylenol?? it is all sugar? I know alot people when they have to take it during the first few weeks, actually dump from it.

(deactivated member)
on 5/30/12 9:12 pm

RNY on 04/18/12

There is a sugar-free form of liquid Tylenol.

rbb825
on 5/31/12 9:54 pm - Suffern, NY

RNY on 10/27/08

that is interesting to know. It must be fairly new because I had my surgery 3 years ago, they didnt have it and I hear people talking quite ofteh saying they dump on liquid tylenol. Now I will know what to tell them. thanks again.

Cherokeesage
on 5/30/12 10:28 pm, edited 5/30/12 10:32 pm

RNY on 02/24/12

I do seem extra sensitive to sugar at this point but I've not had an issue with Liquid Tylenol. May be because I've only had to take one dose to get rid of a headache twice since surgery. It has always worked quicker for me than the pill form and the pills bother my stomach and digestive track. Vitamins do the same so I use chewables. I've had problems for years with meds and vitamins. I have 7 meds that I have to take pill form so I don't want to put any extra pills in my stomach. As is I have to take one pill and wait awhile before taking another. I've not had any issues with liquids and chewables thus far.

Banded Oct 2008: 290
RNY Feb 2012:        245
Dr's set goal:    170 reached Oct 11, 2012
My goal:                     160 reached Dec 1, 2012
Today :                     145-150

I am half the person I was in 2008.

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