One pill at a time and wait a minute in between
This is how my Dr. says I should be taking my pills. I've taken pills for allergies, asthma, high blood pressure and cholesterol for a while and have always taken them all down in one gulp with a BIG swig of water.
I think its really cool how this surgery makes me slow down and pay attention to how I feel.
I have'nt had any feelings of over-fullness with any of my liquids, sf jellos, sf italian ices or shakes.
Im tempted to chug a little to see if I do get it. [the super fullness feeling]. Because if I dont I can drink faster like I want to. I know our pouches are like funnels and liquids go right through but, Im worried it will back up if I chug.
I think its really cool how this surgery makes me slow down and pay attention to how I feel.
I have'nt had any feelings of over-fullness with any of my liquids, sf jellos, sf italian ices or shakes.
Im tempted to chug a little to see if I do get it. [the super fullness feeling]. Because if I dont I can drink faster like I want to. I know our pouches are like funnels and liquids go right through but, Im worried it will back up if I chug.
The first time I got something stuck was trying to take too many meds @ 1 time. Oh, the pain! I had pain and I got the foamies. @ almost 6 months out I still spilt my meds in 2 doses/swallows. This early out you won't feel fullness, they just cut the nerves to your pouch. Just take your time....Congrats on being on the bench!
I still take mine one at a time, Liz ...
Can I also give a tip that I think would prevent most people's inability to take vitamin *pills* etc? Do NOT do it on an empty stomach! Take them 30 or 45 mins after you have eaten something!
Unless a pill has to specifically be taken on an empty stomach, those suckers WILL upset you if your pouch is empty!!!
If I take them on an empty stomach they feel like a brick at the bottom of my pouch and I feel horrible for ages - this is at 7 years out!
Can I also give a tip that I think would prevent most people's inability to take vitamin *pills* etc? Do NOT do it on an empty stomach! Take them 30 or 45 mins after you have eaten something!
Unless a pill has to specifically be taken on an empty stomach, those suckers WILL upset you if your pouch is empty!!!
If I take them on an empty stomach they feel like a brick at the bottom of my pouch and I feel horrible for ages - this is at 7 years out!
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I still take mine 1 at a time. I have a combonation of chewables and actual pills to swallow. I've always had a hard time swallowing pills but now even more with a thyroid nodule I have that will have to be removed eventually. It definitely narrows the passage in the my throat and sometimes just 1 pill gets stuck. Not fun.
SURGERY / 1st DAY OF MY NEW LIFE = JUNE 14, 2011
Lost since surgery - 177 pounds
Total loss - 254 pounds
I am worth this!
Lost since surgery - 177 pounds
Total loss - 254 pounds
I am worth this!