Swallowing pills whole

[awold0 246]

I am 2.5 months post sleeve op. I was told that I was to grind my medicine I take daily right after my surgery. My question is for how long do I have to grind them up. Can I take a solid pill now that I am 2.5 almost 3 months out? Tired of having to swallow the power instead of it being solid.

[Iniysa 157]

Please, I take my pills whole, and some of my pills are HUGE! You should be just fine.

[Aussie Ali 13]

I was given my pills whole in hospital from day 1. Just wash them down with a sip of Fluid. I've never had an issue

[RickM 1,747]

I was taking all of my pills, other than those Calcium horse-pills, the first week, though just one at a time with sips of Water rather than the previous handful. While some individuals may have various difficulties, generally the need to crush pills is an RNY thing as there is the concern about such things getting stuck in the stoma, which isn't a problem with the sleeve. So, you should be just fine taking most pills at this point.

[FRED1977 186]

I swallow them whole, hated the powder, I think this is just to prevent choking,but no matter what at times I felt full taking pills at first now it doesn't bother me.

[vegasneon 181]

My surgeon gave me antibiotics in pill form to take right after surgery. Bigger pills I felt uncomfortable swallowing until 10 or 12 weeks out. So happy I dont have to take chewable Calcium anymore!

[Macy6 356]

I have always taken my pills whole, and I even have one that is an extended release, but because of where it is absorbed or whatever it was OK'd by my surgeon.