I was sleeved Monday June 9 and was told to crush my medication. Prednisone is so nasty crushed no matter what I put it in, and not being able to gulp my drink makes it worse yet lol... Wondering how long before I can swallow pills again and if it's even possible?

Yes you will be able to swallow pills again, depending on your dr... if you are having problems getting your meds down...call your doctor for assistance... some can be crushed up into applesauce or something like that to help you get them down

Good luck

It's crazy to me how different all doctors are. I would love to know the reasoning behind all of their different requirements. My doctor has his patients swallowing pills in the hospital on day 2. I am 8 days out and I've had no problems whatsoever swallowing any pill I've tried.

I was also swallowing pills 2 days post- op in the hospital

My surgeon told me that I could swallow pills as long as they were no larger than a pencil eraser. It is interesting how every surgeon has different reasons for every little thing.

my doc told me to crush my meds also. My surgery was on June 2nd and I am still crushing my meds. Now I do take a lot on Fridays, meaning that on that day I take one med that is six pills at once. I don't have a problem but with one med, it is absolutely nasty, no way can I take it crushed so I break it and deal. I scared to take pill yet I think I will be brave at 30 days post op