getting pills/tablets down

doggz109 · February 13, 2011

Since we can no longer gulp liquids....any tips on getting down those big pills......like Fish Oil or what not? I always needed a big gulp of Water to get those suckers down....have always had issues swallowing big things. (mind outta the gutter people).

bilka · February 13, 2011

The surgeon gave me HUGE antibiotic pills to take for a week. I put them at the end of my tongue (not on the tip, on the other end) and then I skull them down with as much Water as I can, which isn't much, but it works...

Margaret · February 13, 2011

If it's not a time-release with all those teeny tiny things, couldn't you use a pill-cutter?

The surgeon gave me HUGE antibiotic pills to take for a week. I put them at the end of my tongue (not on the tip, on the other end) and then I skull them down with as much Water as I can, which isn't much, but it works...

bloomin_vjf · February 13, 2011

I was told that I couldn't take pills without crushing them for the first 8 weeks. If the pills couldn't be crushed (like time-released or fish oil), I was given an alternative. I ate the crushed pills with yogurt or mashed potatoes.

How long has it been since surgery? What guidelines did you get from your surgeon? I had a problem just sipping but things started easing up in about 7 days post surgery. Things are going well now - I'm almost 10 weeks out - however there are times when I gulp too much. Yea - then you get that awful pain in the middle of your chest... literally takes your breath away.

I wish you well!

TStew · February 13, 2011

The liquid fish oil provides way more benefit than the caps. Check out the nutrition numbers, you have to take a ton of the horsepills to get the same benefit you get from one tablespoon of the oil. Carlson lemon flavored tastes fine and it's pretty easy to get down.

doggz109 · February 14, 2011

The liquid fish oil provides way more benefit than the caps. Check out the nutrition numbers, you have to take a ton of the horsepills to get the same benefit you get from one tablespoon of the oil. Carlson lemon flavored tastes fine and it's pretty easy to get down.

Awesome tip! Thank you so much.

TStew · February 14, 2011

You're welcome! Actually, The Carlson lemon flavor is Cod Liver Oil. Not sure if that makes a difference to you....

Awesome tip! Thank you so much.

bilka · February 14, 2011

If it's not a time-release with all those teeny tiny things, couldn't you use a pill-cutter?

I was told to just swallow them. I am an annoying and always complaining person, so I thought if I can do it, probably everyone can... I am doing it thrice a day, you think you can do and you do it. I think it's just the idea...