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Difficulty swallowing pills

I am 2 months post op and have struggled taking my pills since surgery. I have a couple of things happening. This first is that I can no longer take lots of pills at the same time. I can only take 2 pills at a time and have to space them out about 30 minutes apart before the next set. ( I have about 20+ pills to take a day dealing with other health issues) The second problem is sometimes my pills just overwhelm my stomach and I start to dry heave and even get the foamies. Does anyone else have this struggle? How long after surgery could you take more than 2 pills at a time? Thanks!

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I do! I'm only two weeks out, but man Its hard. I can only do one at a time. And they sit there and feel heavy. They fill me up. I'm a nurse and always tease my patients that they take so many pills they don't need a meal. Well seems that is true for us! I started my vitamins today and my tummy is not happy!!! I am having some pain. Wish I had some great advice for you. But all I can say is take it slow like I do. Best wishes

Have you tried cutting the pills into smaller pieces and mixing them in applesauce? I am three weeks out and I can't tolerate pills yet. I have to crush everything or open the capsules and mix them in something. Good luck!

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