Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Pills after surgery



Recommended Posts

Can you take pills after surgery? I hope to eventually get off my blood pressure med, but likely will still need my thyroid and my warfarin. That, and Vitamins seems like it'd fill my stomach.

Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My doctor said that I didn't need to crush them if I could swallow them all right. I could, so never had to crush.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I take all my pills but right after surgery They gave me liquid pain meds that was easier . but my blood pressure meds had to be dropped as my blood pressure went way low with them it is nice to not have that. but I take capsules for stool softeners and such . They go down but I can definitely feel them. I just keep sipping my liquids and they seam to go down ok

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

crushed pills go down great in sugar free Cool Whip:) (if anyone needs a little help getting things down)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

11 hours ago, Creekimp13 said:

crushed pills go down great in sugar free Cool Whip:) (if anyone needs a little help getting things down)

You're just a new-age Mary Poppins, aren't you?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I take multiple pills a day, and I haven't had any problems!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I crushed my pills for the first 6 weeks, then I was cleared to swallow pills. I even found a bariatric Vitamin that I can swallow instead of chew.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, AshAsh1 said:

I crushed my pills for the first 6 weeks, then I was cleared to swallow pills. I even found a bariatric Vitamin that I can swallow instead of chew.

Which Vitamin do you use?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

49 minutes ago, AshAsh1 said:

IMG_2419.JPG.cd95a01c7293c7d8f851350dbc519fdc.JPG

Thank you, I'm so over the Flintstones!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you, I'm so over the Flintstones!

I think it’s pretty reasonably priced too. It’s $50 for a 90 day supply. My other chewable Bariatric Vitamins were $27 per month. And it’s only 1 pill a day vs trying to remember 4.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

But the Flintstones are so fun to take!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

IMG_2419.JPG.cd95a01c7293c7d8f851350dbc519fdc.JPG


I am definitely ordering these as soon as I get cleared for pills.< br>

Age: 37
Height: 5’6
BMI: 37
VSG: 4/16/18
GW: 160
MFP: Fit4LifeAR

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites



I am definitely ordering these as soon as I get cleared for pills.


Age: 37
Height: 5’6
BMI: 37
VSG: 4/16/18
GW: 160
MFP: Fit4LifeAR


Do you take Calcium separately? I know you can’t take Iron and calcium at the same time, so how does that work for you?


Age: 37
Height: 5’6
BMI: 37
VSG: 4/16/18
GW: 160
MFP: Fit4LifeAR

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

10 hours ago, abefroman329 said:

But the Flintstones are so fun to take!

Except the purple ones!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

    • Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×