TAKING ORAL MEDS POST-OP

[GEAUX SAINTS 143]

HELP!!!

I take 11 morning meds and 2 evening meds orally. I'm really stressing about being post-op and trying to take my meds. A few of them I can do without, but the majority are essential. I'm hoping that some of them I can switch to liquid or sublingual, but what about the others? I know I can crush some, but, UGH!!! Is there anyone out there that is taking multiple oral meds and how are you doing it? Thanks so much for any input or suggestions!

PLEASE HELP!!!

[marbelvsg 132]

I have not had my surgery yet but am waiting for approval. I had my pre-op meeting with my surgeon yesterday and she said that I would be able to take all of my smaller pills with small sips of liquid. I would advise checking with your doctor.

[Newme2015yes 5]

I take 11 pills each morning, and have not had to crush or halve any of them once I got to one month out. Some of them are big supplement pills, and I was worried about it, but it hasn't been a problem at all.

[bluesclues 49]

I took a pill when I was a day or two out of surgery. I wasnt able to crush it because when I did, I would gag (almost threw up). Take it with Water and you should be okay IMO. Ask your doctor but I was fine.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Your pharmacist can also help you figure out which pills can be switched to liquid, which can be split, crushed, etc. I had no problem with small pills and capsules immediately after surgery, it was only giant, horse-sized pills (think Calcium supplements) that ever gave me any problems. I had liquid lortab and liquid vitamins but didn't need liquids or to crush any other sort of pill. Good luck!

[JamieLogical 8,710]

I continued taking my birth control and my prescribed medication immediately after my surgery with no issues. I was allowed to start taking my supplements again at 7 days post-op and didn't have any trouble with any of those either. I never had to switch to chewables, liquid, or sublingual for any of my meds or supplements.

[GEAUX SAINTS 143]

Thanks everyone!!!

[MrsSugarbabe 727]

Your surgeon will direct you about taking your meds post-op. I was taking a couple of small pills while in the hospital and did fine with those. Most of my supplements weren't restarted until about one month post-op. Some meds have been discontinued completely, at least for awhile, because I'm now on Coumadin for at least another 4 months if not longer. I did not have any trouble with taking the meds/supplements other than I want to drink more liquid when taking them than what my new stomach will comfortably allow. Great suggestion by another member about asking your pharmacist for help re: crushing, splitting, and liquid alternatives.