Hi,

I’m 6 weeks post op with the sleeve. My last visit was at 2 weeks post op and I remember back then he still told me to take my medicine crushed/open capsule and drink pellets. I forgot to ask him when I can start taking regular pills again.

I have a MAJOR headache and really don’t wanna take children’s Tylenol it’s so sweet and makes me even more nauseous. When did everyone start taking pills Tylenol tablets specifically post surgery? And please give me the doctors recommendation. Like when was it okay by the doctor. Doctors office is closed right now and I can’t call.

Thanks in advance.

Three weeks out I was allowed to transition back to pills, not chewies or crushed.

On 09/22/2018 at 13:15, redhead_che said:

Three weeks out I was allowed to transition back to pills, not chewies or crushed.

And this was told to you by your doctor right?

49 minutes ago, E G said:

2 hours ago, redhead_che said:

Three weeks out I was allowed to transition back to pills, not chewies or crushed.

And this was told to you by your doctor right?

Yes.

Mine is making me wait til I’m at 1 month post op which is next Tuesday so I think at 6 weeks your good to go

I was taking large vitamins by 4 weeks. I’m sure you’re fine.

If you are getting a lot of headaches make sure you’re drinking enough fluids, double check that you’re getting enough . Being dehydrated can cause headaches. I had surgery one week ago and was having headaches which I never ever have anymore, probably due to the fact that I wasn’t drinking large amounts as I normally did pre-surgery.

My dr's gave the OK at 2 weeks out to take full pills. This came when I specifically asked about vitamins.

I still open capsules because I found it works better. Otherwise I swallow all my pills

I was told I could swallow pills right away as long as they were no larger than the size of the bed of your pinkie nail, otherwise cut them in half. The only chewables I have to take are multi's, Iron, Calcium and B12. And that's because of absorption. I started swallowing my meds 2 at a time but now I'm back to taking them all at once.