slatter 19 Posted January 6, 2013 I am having the hardest time getting down my crushed pills- it is soooo gross. I almost said screw it tonight and swallowed them whole but after I thought about it- crushed them and almost vomited trying to swallow them. HELP!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wikdwich 13 Posted January 6, 2013 How far out are you? It took me about 3 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slatter 19 Posted January 6, 2013 Only 3 weeks, so I'm guessing I have a while :-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wikdwich 13 Posted January 6, 2013 I did the Flintstones ones... They tasted awful but they were the only ones I could get down... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wikdwich 13 Posted January 6, 2013 I did the Flintstones ones... They tasted awful but they were the only ones I could get down... As far as other pills, I'm sorry I can't help. . Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
healthpro 6 Posted January 6, 2013 Hang in there! I am going thru the same thing. Post-Op day 5 and I am having a hard time getting my meds down and liquids. I guess we have to have patience with ourselves(body healing). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slatter 19 Posted January 6, 2013 Thanks everyone!! I'm not physically having trouble getting them down, they just taste so awful. I've tried Water and now moved to crystal light but that crushed medicine taste is so strong. I'll get through it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
castiel 66 Posted January 6, 2013 i'm three weeks out and i swallow all of my pills. however, Calcium pills are very difficult, so i stick to the chewables with those. i found that Vitamin c pills make me nauseous also, what about sprinkling them on some pureed apple sauce or on pudding? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Dean* 1,594 Posted January 6, 2013 I only take a multi post op and have been taking it as a whole pill after two weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notime 340 Posted January 6, 2013 Two weeks for me, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
makayla07 0 Posted January 6, 2013 I see so many different comments about the pills. I had my surgery in aug 2012. My doctor said under no circumstance swallow any pills for six months after surgery. If you are swallowing pills you may get lucky and it may pass. But that will not always be the case. It is not a good choice. Everything must be chewable. After I had my sleeve done. I took my medication crushed in fat free pudding just a small spoonful it really helps mask the taste. Don't chance swallowing pills you could really do damage it is not worth it. Drink slow and don drink out of straws sip bottles only less air gets through. Small sips slowly or it will hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notime 340 Posted January 6, 2013 If one's doctor says it is alright, it is alright. 1 ebonisekim reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ultrav!olet 6 Posted January 6, 2013 After 2 weeks for me too Swallowing Calcium (biggest tablet lool), Nexium, Multivitamin and B12 I have to take them once a day So i take 1 pill at the time after 30 or 45 mins from my meal I try to place them at the end of my tongue vertically, it made it easy for me to swallow Don't worry u will do a great job Just listen to ur body I had my surgery on 9 dec 2012 So far so good Thanks God Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slatter 19 Posted January 6, 2013 I see so many different comments about the pills. I had my surgery in aug 2012. My doctor said under no circumstance swallow any pills for six months after surgery. If you are swallowing pills you may get lucky and it may pass. But that will not always be the case. It is not a good choice. Everything must be chewable. After I had my sleeve done. I took my medication crushed in fat free pudding just a small spoonful it really helps mask the taste. Don't chance swallowing pills you could really do damage it is not worth it. Drink slow and don drink out of straws sip bottles only less air gets through. Small sips slowly or it will hurt. Oh....pudding is a good idea, I'm going to try that this morning. Thanks!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eat That Frog 53 Posted January 6, 2013 Not sure if you are talking about medication or Vitamins... I take quite a few medications (although the number is dropping) and was allowed to take them whole once I returned home after surgery. The rule is anything larger than a M&M needs to be cut in half. For a while they always felt like they were stuck in my throat and I hated taking them, but it is getting better. I do get in a lot of my Water washing down medication. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites