Any suggestions?

[JosieR 2]

Hello im 4 days post gastric sleeve surgery and im having trouble taking my omeprazole. I tried with Water by opening the capsule but made me sick any suggestions,

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[suzzzzz 1,005]

Did your surgeon tell you to not swallow it whole? I was instructed to swallow as normal beginning the day after surgery and didn't have any problems. If you can't do that, put it applesauce.

[JosieR 2]

She told me to open the capsule and mix it with fluids but its so bitter its nauseating . Its pretty big to swallow. Its been tough for me to keep anything down, i get nauseated with almost anything. Its been a tough recovery.

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[cindyw41 761]

I mixed mine with Water, Powerade zero, yogurt and pudding (I was on full liquid). It lasted for 2 weeks and then I began to swallow them.

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[JosieR 2]

I was told to only have full liquids tho. Thats why i haven't tried pudding or yogurt. Do you think its ok to do so im only 4 days post op tomorrow.

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[cindyw41 761]

I was told to only have full liquids tho. Thats why i haven't tried pudding or yogurt. Do you think its ok to do so im only 4 days post op tomorrow.

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My full liquids included Jello, yogurt and pudding.< p>It was anything that turned to liquid once eaten. It had no fruit bits or anything mixed in.

I was on full liquids from day 1 post op.

I'd try mixing it in a little bit of s/f pudding

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Edited August 20, 2016 by cindyw41

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I was told to only have full liquids tho. Thats why i haven't tried pudding or yogurt. Do you think its ok to do so im only 4 days post op tomorrow.

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My full liquids included pudding, Greek yogurt, etc.