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What about taking medication?

You should be able to take prescribed medication, though you may need to (1) use capsules or (2) break big tablets in half or dissolve them in water so they do not get stuck in the opening created by the band and make you sick, or (3) request liquid forms of your medications. Always ask the doctor who prescribes the drugs for advice before changing how you take your medications. Your Lap Band surgeon may tell you to avoid taking aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers because they may irritate the stomach. The problems these drugs may cause could result in band removal.

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