Superfluous 19 Posted September 27, 2013 Use wondering, as I have some prescriptions I need to continue to take for life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJ'S/beginning 5,358 Posted September 27, 2013 I had my team look into liquid meds for me at first but it was not too long and I was able to take the pills again....The Vitamins can be a real pain..Look for the highest doses with the smallest tablets...or chewables... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DorothyGale 8 Posted September 28, 2013 My doctor had me on pain meds in pill form before I was even discharged from the hospital. The first week or so, it felt strange to swallow pills as I could literally feel them hit my stomach, which was a new and odd sensation, but that quickly subsided. I think you will probably find that you will do fine with them after the first few weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marfar7 1,533 Posted September 28, 2013 I had no problems swallowing my pills. I didn't take my Gabapentin for a couple wks cuz its a horse pill but I took everything else without problems. U may not be able to down 10 pills at once (I used to, now I swallow 3-4, don't want to risk it) My post op pain meds was liquid Vicodin. Wish it had been a pill. Tastes nasty.... Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiny One 223 Posted September 28, 2013 My doc had me on liquid pain meds & the other pills I had to break up & eat with sugar free applesauce for first 3 weeks. Told me not to swallow anything hard or solid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macy6 356 Posted September 28, 2013 I took regular pills from day 2 post op. I was even allowed Bupropion XL (which is an extended release but not broken down with stomach acid) I would just ask your surgeon what they want you to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
