Note to self...
Same here! Wow, before surgery I could always take any pill on an empty stomach, but now no way. Here's what I do: I crack a ready-to-drink protein shake and use it to take my pills. Then I chew my vitamins/calcium. That little bit of protein in my stomach (maybe a few ounces) make the difference in a major way.
Highest weight: 335 lbs, BMI 50.9
Pre-op weight: 319 lbs, BMI 48.5
Current range: 140-144, BMI 21.3 - 22
175+ lbs lost, maintaining since February 2012