How soon after your sleeve did you start taking solid tablets again (eg. paracetamol, ibuprofen or acetaminophen?) - I am in agony and have run out of the liquid stuff but don't want to ruin my sleeve by taking something I shouldn't. I'm 7 weeks out.

I would talk to surgeon about this since it is due to covid.

On 1/1/2022 at 10:47 AM, Peonie said:

Thank you for all of the advice, sadly for me it is COVID - I hadn't thought of crushing up paracetamol and that worked perfectly. My sister in law is also going to drop me off some of the kids Calpol so at least that is liquid. Fingers crossed it doesn't last to long!

Sorry you have COVID, but just wanted to say you should be fine swallowing pills. I took pills a few hours out of surgery. I had to take each one separately, but I had no choice since I have bipolar disorder and can't miss them. It will NOT mess up your surgery. If you have always had trouble swallowing pills, that's a different issue.

I also take tramadol for pain

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On 12/30/2021 at 2:39 PM, Peonie said:

How soon after your sleeve did you start taking solid tablets again (eg. paracetamol, ibuprofen or acetaminophen?) - I am in agony and have run out of the liquid stuff but don't want to ruin my sleeve by taking something I shouldn't. I'm 7 weeks out.

I’m out 5 days and have been able to take anti acid soft pill and I took oxy a day after getting out of hospital for the discomfort while trying to sleep.

I’ve been taking my mental health meds since the night after surgery 3/2 (Ireland) and I’ve had no problems so far I just wait 30 mins to eat or drink after