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How to take regular meds Post Op

Hi, for those who have to take prescription daily medication how do you take those Post Op? Crush, grind, etc

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This is the first I’ve heard of not being able to swallow pills post-op! Within a few hours of surgery the nurses at my hospital were giving me Tylenol, Protonix, etc. to swallow. I was told to return to my regular meds (thyroid and antidepressant) and soon as I was discharged.

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