I was wondering how medication is taken post operatively. I understand. Have to take chewable multivitamins, but what happens if I get sick and need an antibiotic, or if I have a headache?

crush the meds if pharmacy says it's ok or liquid meds.

chewable and liquids will be your friends. Any capsule that can be opened and put in a small amount of liquid works too. you just need to check with pharmacist if this can be done. When I get antibiotics I always ask for liquid.

liquid Tylenol for a headache or buy jr strength chewable (watch the sugar)

when I have a bad cold I drink Robitussin liquid to keep chest loose.

There are ways to keep from having to swallow those horse pills and risk getting them

stuck.

I've had no problem swallowing pills since surgery. However, I had to take an antibiotic about 3-5 weeks out for something totally unrelated. It was too strong. So I ended up taking a shot instead. I've read that some antibiotics are too strong for your pouch.

I've had no problem swallowing pills since surgery. However, I had to take an antibiotic about 3-5 weeks out for something totally unrelated. It was too strong. So I ended up taking a shot instead. I've read that some antibiotics are too strong for your pouch.

i wondered about that, I have wondered about a lot of meds that might HIT us differently.

I'm 9days out I'm on antibiotics for a sinus infection and they gave me a liquid zpack. Nasty!! you can tasty the pills. But thankfully its only 5days then I'm done. They say it has to be liquid or crushable the first 30days post op.

i wondered about that, I have wondered about a lot of meds that might HIT us differently.

It was awful!!!!! I couldn't see my pcp (who I love) or the usual nurse practitioner when I went to the appt. So I had to see the new one. I TOLD her clearly that I had recently had GP and she assured me that the antibiotic would be ok. SHE LIED<SHE LIED<SHE LIED. lol. I took it at work, and I felt so bad I had to leave.

I am 5 months put and can take medium sized pills with no problem.

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I'm 9days out I'm on antibiotics for a sinus infection and they gave me a liquid zpack. Nasty!! you can tasty the pills. But thankfully its only 5days then I'm done. They say it has to be liquid or crushable the first 30days post op.

My doc told me no pills for eight weeks! I've already had to change one med and I'm not adjusting well to it! I really hope this is all worth it and that I made the right decision...

Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12