Meds After Surgery

wannabehealthy · October 5, 2010

Hi There! I'm *finally* getting my sleeve on Oct.15th and I have a question my doc has not given me a straight answer on- What did you use for pain after surgery? Are you allowed to swallow pills? What about my thyroid pill? I know I can open up the nexium and sprinkle it on a bit of applesauce, but what about pain pills? Ambien? I need my sleeping pill and thyroid for sure and probably pain meds too. Any responses would be greatly appreciated!

peatie · October 5, 2010

I'd like to know too since i take synthroid as well, and cannot take hydrocodone.

Jordien · October 5, 2010

I was given dillaudid, which was an awesome pain pill.. and very tiny. I swallowed it fine. I also was okay swallowing my two prescriptions, which are both small. I used a chewable Vitamin. I'd say big pills... no. But if they're small.. you'll be okay.

peatie · October 6, 2010

How do you swallow any pills if you can only sip sip sip? When i take my small ones, i still need a couple big gulps to get it down.

wannabehealthy · October 6, 2010

Still looking for answers. Anyone have any thoughts on this topic?? You need a lot of Water to swallow thyroid pills and my doc told me to take it w/a sip of water on the day of surgery. I thought it could get stuck in your throat and swell up that's why the bottle says to drink w/a full glass of water. now I'm not sure what to do.

amystimetoshine · October 8, 2010

HI,

I had my preop appt today. My surgeon said by 2 wks post op I could swallow pills --- before that only liquids or crushed. Also, I am a RN and both dilaudid and hydrocodone (not too mention tylenol!) come in liquid forms as well. Good luck!! Amy