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8petals    57

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Hi everyone! I'm scheduled to be sleeved July 25th. I'm on three different daily meds; Lisinopril (for high bp,) Celexa (for anxiety/depression,) and Klonopin (as needed for anxiety/panic attacks.) I know during my recovery post-op, some meds are difficult to swallow. I did speak to my nutritionist about this, and she recommended asking my doctor if my medications come either in dissolvable forms or liquid. My doctor said to speak with my pharmacist which I'm planning to do, but I wanted to ask here if anyone had trouble taking their daily meds and/or pain meds after surgery and during your recovery period? As always, thanks in advance.

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tanyarahmes    119

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I am

10 days post - op and my doc is requiring me to crush all my meds for 3 months and it is the worse because I have to take a lot of meds I hate it they taste so nasty

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8petals    57

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I am

10 days post - op and my doc is requiring me to crush all my meds for 3 months and it is the worse because I have to take a lot of meds I hate it they taste so nasty

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What do you mix them with? or do you just let them dissolve in your mouth?

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Inner Surfer Girl    12,015

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Hi everyone! I'm scheduled to be sleeved July 25th. I'm on three different daily meds; Lisinopril (for high bp,) Celexa (for anxiety/depression,) and Klonopin (as needed for anxiety/panic attacks.) I know during my recovery post-op, some meds are difficult to swallow. I did speak to my nutritionist about this, and she recommended asking my doctor if my medications come either in dissolvable forms or liquid. My doctor said to speak with my pharmacist which I'm planning to do, but I wanted to ask here if anyone had trouble taking their daily meds and/or pain meds after surgery and during your recovery period? As always, thanks in advance.

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Frankly, I didn't have any issue taking my meds starting the day after surgery. I know everyone has a different experience, but for me it wasn't a big deal.

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8petals    57

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Hi everyone! I'm scheduled to be sleeved July 25th. I'm on three different daily meds; Lisinopril (for high bp,) Celexa (for anxiety/depression,) and Klonopin (as needed for anxiety/panic attacks.) I know during my recovery post-op, some meds are difficult to swallow. I did speak to my nutritionist about this, and she recommended asking my doctor if my medications come either in dissolvable forms or liquid. My doctor said to speak with my pharmacist which I'm planning to do, but I wanted to ask here if anyone had trouble taking their daily meds and/or pain meds after surgery and during your recovery period? As always, thanks in advance.

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Frankly, I didn't have any issue taking my meds starting the day after surgery. I know everyone has a different experience, but for me it wasn't a big deal.
Thank you for your response! I'm hoping I don't either, I just want to be funny prepared for a "just in case."

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lmwilla    21

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I also took meds beginning the day after surgery and have had no problems.

Good luck

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Caribear    184

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My doctor said that any pill that is the size of an m&m or smaller is ok for us to take as soon as we can drink. Anything larger than that, and we will have to crush them, get the liquid form, or switch to a smaller dose more often. Also, any extended release meds will have to be exchanged for multiple doses of the regular form. But yes, you will want to talk to your doctor/pharmacist about your specific needs.

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tanyarahmes    119

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I am

10 days post - op and my doc is requiring me to crush all my meds for 3 months and it is the worse because I have to take a lot of meds I hate it they taste so nasty

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What do you mix them with? or do you just let them dissolve in your mouth?

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I just put them in my mouth because I am

On Clear liquids for 2 weeks I tried power aid but they still taste nasty

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8petals    57

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My doctor said that any pill that is the size of an m&m or smaller is ok for us to take as soon as we can drink. Anything larger than that, and we will have to crush them, get the liquid form, or switch to a smaller dose more often. Also, any extended release meds will have to be exchanged for multiple doses of the regular form. But yes, you will want to talk to your doctor/pharmacist about your specific needs.

Thank you so much!????I just realized I have examples in my binder that show the sizes of tablets, soft gels, and capsules you're allowed to swallow, and it also says nothing bigger than a regular sized Tylenol. Thank Goodness I'm not on time released medication.

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I also took meds beginning the day after surgery and have had no problems.

Good luck

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Thank you! :)

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8petals    57

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Not all meds should be crushed so it's best to check with the pharmacist.

Yes, that's what my doctor was saying as well as when some pills are crushed, the potency can change, and I may not be able to take my 3 medications together in the morning; I may have to wait a few hours between them. Thank you!

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8petals    57

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I so wish I could just take mine I am

Going to talk to my doc about it next week for sure

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I hope he gives you the okay to swallow them!

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justhere4theshow    462

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I had no problem. I take a lot of medicine.

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