When can I start to swallow pills with out them being chewable or crushed?

[lakishrivera123 22]

I'm 8 months out and I'm still crushing pills my Dr. have not told me wether or not I can take pills as is.

[BloomingLotus 179]

My intake packet said 4 weeks, but since every doctor varies I would call to see their guidelines.

[lakishrivera123 22]

Thank you so much

[Account deleted 22]

I'm 2 weeks post op and I am taking my daily meds like I did before surgery. Sometimes it is difficult to swallow.

[lakishrivera123 22]

Ok so I should be able to take my pills I feel like I can actually get them down without crushing them.

[Account deleted 22]

The only pill I don't take is in a capsule form (Prilosec) that I open and put in applesauce, so I'm thinking that may have some digestive issues. The rest have been ok give it a try!

Edited September 30, 2014 by JenVsg2014

[Bino 44]

Thanks for posting this question. I'm only in the planing stage, but I hadn't even thought about this. I will add it to the list of questions I'm compiling for my doc!

[fezik23 240]

I've been taking my pills normally since about ten days post op.

[jhaymom 38]

I've also wondered the same thing...I really do not like my chewable vitamins and would love to be able to swallow it instead. I'm just really nervous of something happening. I'm 3 1/2 months post op.

[fezik23 240]

I take three pills plus Biotin and nexium all together, no problem.

[lakishrivera123 22]

Thanks for posting this question. I'm only in the planing stage, but I hadn't even thought about this. I will add it to the list of questions I'm compiling for my doc!

your so welcome. I will be asking my doctor the same next week.

[lakishrivera123 22]

Thanks for posting this question. I'm only in the planing stage, but I hadn't even thought about this. I will add it to the list of questions I'm compiling for my doc!

I will be asking my doctor the same next week.

[gabbykittyvsg 184]

I am glad to see this topic because crushing pills is a royal pain in the butt. I've not had surgery yet but I'm already trying to figure out how to crush one of the medications I take. I'm sure I could swallow it a few weeks after surgery but I have to swallow it with a giant gulp of Water or else it lands on my tongue and I get the nastiest bitter taste that makes me shudder and gag. chocolate pudding is ok, but then I thought about what else I could mix it up with. Then the light bulb went off, I can mix it with a bit of whatever puree or Greek yogurt I'm eating at meal time.

I got a bottle of the Walmart brand children's chewable Vitamins with Iron and I tried one and almost threw up, it tasted like a lot of Vitamins smell with a bit of flavoring. Centrum adult chewables taste decent and didn't make me want to gag. I hope I still like them after surgery. I'd rather not have to buy several brands of vitamins.

[sarahj35 1]

I've been taking pills since day 2 post op.. Dr said should be no problem unless they're large or dry.. Capsules seem fine, don't feel great but is ok