How long before we can swallow whole pills

[slatter 19]

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!!

[wikdwich 13]

How far out are you? It took me about 3 months.

[slatter 19]

Only 3 weeks, so I'm guessing I have a while :-(

[wikdwich 13]

I did the Flintstones ones... They tasted awful but they were the only ones I could get down...

[wikdwich 13]

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!

[healthpro 6]

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).

[slatter 19]

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.

[castiel 66]

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?

[*Dean* 1,594]

I only take a multi post op and have been taking it as a whole pill after two weeks.

[notime 340]

Two weeks for me, too.

[makayla07 0]

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.

[notime 340]

If one's doctor says it is alright, it is alright.

[ultrav!olet 6]

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

[slatter 19]

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!!!

[Eat That Frog 53]

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.