Medications/ need some advice

[sbg224 318]

I am supposed to crush all meds, open capsules, or chewable. My meds are gross, the one especially bitter is the capsule I need to open. I am day 5 post op and cannot imagine doing this for 3 months. Right now I need my medications, of course since 2 are for blood pressure, pepcid, and asthma, I need them all right now. Does anyone have suggestions for the best way to do this, or their experiences with the pill situation, thanks

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

You can try putting it in apple sauce and taking it that way. Just put the whole pills in a big spoonful and swallow. then drink Water.

Personally, I was swallowing all my pills regardless of the size at 4 weeks out.

[NikkiDoc 312]

I was swallowing pills the size of an M&M or smaller from day 3. Be careful crushing pills if they are enteric coated or timed release. Make sure you check with your pharmacist.

I found that dairy such as cottage cheese can get rid of the bitter taste fairly quickly. I used to take prednisone, that stuff is the worst.

[JamieLogical 8,727]

I was allowed to swallow all my pills at 7 days post-op and had no issues doing so. I'm really surprised you were told to crush/open your meds for three full months!

[sbg224 318]

thanks, i am surprised at 3 months also i am day 5 post op, will ask doc next week

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

I also was allowed to swallow pills at one week post op. I never had any issues doing so. 3 months does seem a little long...now I will say it felt strange to feel full after taking one pill sometimes lol

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I was told to use the M and M as a guide too for the first 10 days and after that I could swallow them whole. I didn't have any big pills except calcium citrate and they were easy to cut in half. The calcium chews at Bariatric Advantage are delicious so I don't have to take those horse pills anymore.

[sbg224 318]

thanks guys, i will question doc next week