How long after surgery can you take pills as a whole and not split them apart or crush them? One month since post-op and i am still taking liquid tylenol and breaking pills apart into pieces.

I was taking whole pills the day I was released. My Omeprazole and pain meds were even in pill form.

I took whole pills in the hospital.

I didn't do that until I was 3 months out and I had no problems at that point.

I'm taking pills now, my surgery was on Monday. I tried to take a oxycodone pill when I was still in he hospital yesterday, but i gagged on it. Today I was able to take my antidepressant and Pepcid without problems swallowing. I do recommend taking pills while standing up rather than sitting or lying down, and raising your arms over your head if the pill feels stuck.