Awaiting surgery date - concerned about current meds Post-Surgery)

[NittanyLion 4]

For me, Chronic back pain is the primary motivator for having a SG. Anyone share their experience crushing/taking pain and sleep meds after sleeve surgery.

Edited January 14, 2014 by gary.r.odonnell@gmail.com

[Recycled 2,182]

I went on full liquids upon leaving the hospital and was able to easily take my meds without crushing anything.

[medicyn 32]

Although your dr has to be the definitive answer, My dr said as long as a pill was dime size or smaller it was fine to take. I have psoriatic arthritis with hip, knee and back pain. Before surgery I was on remicaid every 6 weeks but had to skip a dose. I still took Advil multiple times every day and occasional narcotics in the evening. I am only 2 weeks post op and pain has not been an issue. I switched to liquid Tylenol post op instead of Advil and the lortab I was given is liquid. I also would swear I already am experiencing less pain and I think it has to do with the increased Water. It's worth the transition!