How to take regular meds Post Op

[Cia2020 77]

6 hours ago, over65 said:

I have been able to swallow all my meds and nonchewable vitamins/supplements from day after surgery with no problems. I bought a pill crusher before surgery but never needed it. Everyone is different but not everyone have problems swallowing pills postop.

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Me too. In fact I can take 2-3 pills at a time (I take 7 in the morning). I can drink 18-20 ounces in an hour because I can drink 3 swallow at a time with no pain. I hit my Protein and Water intake every day and have since day 1 almost, when I could easily drink 2 ounces at a time every 15 minutes in the hospital (1 protein, 1 water). The days I didn't I was about 75%. My biggest fear was about being able to swallow adequately and drink more than sips so I know I'm lucky!

[colormehappy 124]

This is the first I’ve heard of not being able to swallow pills post-op! Within a few hours of surgery the nurses at my hospital were giving me Tylenol, Protonix, etc. to swallow. I was told to return to my regular meds (thyroid and antidepressant) and soon as I was discharged.

[over65 133]

Most surgeons say any pill up to size of regular M&M can be swallowed. Not many meds that large.

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