So I get the idea to have pills ground up or liquid form to get your medications. But, after reading many posts on people a day or two after surgery just having a hard time swallowing a sip of water. How am I going to get my heart meds the first few days? I have multiple meds.

I know that everyone is different, but for me, my doctor had me take my pills as normal the day after surgery. I took one and waited 5-10 min then took the next one. I was not having issues holding water down. Also I think my body knew I needed my pills and did a great job taking them. Good luck with everything.

I have always had an easy time taking pills, often being able to do so without Water, but now I have to really concentrate on swallowing it and I have to make sure I chase it with water. Not really sure why that's changed since my throat didn't get sleeved! LOL!

There are some pills you can crush and eat with applesauce, but there are some that you can't because they are time release-check with your DR for guiadance on crushing.

As TraceyLynn advised, I take one at a time and never more than 2 per hour so that my tummy isn't working too hard to digest the meds. Find chewables and liquids when you can, otherwise just plan your meds out like you plan your meals out. Hopefully you will be able to cut back on the number of pills as your health improves.