Whole Pills Post Op

[steelergirl 135]

I heard.not to take whole pills my doc said it.was.ok..

[teatimed 23]

I also took whole pills...for pain...heartburn etc

[Briannasmom 7]

My doctor said it was ok too but that they would take up the space in my stomach and I wouldn't be able to eat anything until they dissolved. I would feel full for about an hour or more depending on the size of the pill but otherwise no issues.

[willij2 0]

Whole pills are not good because your stomach being smaller cant absorb the medicine properly.

[DEZ1975 170]

My Dr said it's fine as long as there is no enteric coating, like some Vitamins have. I've been taking whole pills since week 3.

[RunningGranny 16]

My dr told me to crush mine (none are enteric coated or time released)

[Kaj 88]

I haven't had my surgery. I'm not even close yet, however what I do know is that I take meds that can't be crushed because they are extended release. Definitely NOT able to be done. <shrug> Guess I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.

[Mommy sleeve 16]

The docs told me it is ok once the post op swelling goes down. It is not about absorption, it is the "stuck" feeling early on.

[Parker77 12]

I have had no issues, and was not told to crush either. I am on day 5 post op!