Question:
Will I be able to take my
Since my surgery (3/2/04) I have been taking some of my pre surgery meds in liquid form (lasix and potassium) I hate the taste of the potassium and it makes me sick to my stomach. I am wondering if I will be able to absorb the pills. I also take other meds for depression and thus far open the capsules and put them in my food, will I ever be able to just "take them" with a glass of water instead? — Kathy C. (posted on March 26, 2004)
March 26, 2004
who has you taking them in that way. I do take my vitamins in both ways.
and any other pills I take regular.
— Rosemary L.
March 26, 2004
Kathy,
I was on potassium before having surgery. All because of the diuretic I
took to reduce the swelling in my legs. I stopped taking the potassium the
day before the surgery. Becuase I was taking a powerful diuretic, my K+
levels dropped post-surgery, but I was discharged home and told I did not
have to take the potassium. 5 days after surgery my K+ level was nomral
and it has been normal ever since. I guess I am telling you all this to let
you know that you may not have to be on K+ post-op. It all depends on the
reason you take it and your Dr. - Janine
— jmusser
March 26, 2004
You should be able to go back to regualr pills in a little while. Some
dr's don't want you to take the pills at first. Some don't care. Go
figure. But, since yours does, please ask him when you can go back to
regualr pills. I've seen 3 months, 4 months, and lots of other time
frames. Good luck to you!
— LMCLILLY
March 26, 2004
At my 8 week post-op checkup, my surgeon let me go back to all of my
regular medicines - no more liquids, no more crushing, no more chewables. I
was scared, but I had no problem swallowing any of them.
— [Deactivated Member]
March 26, 2004
I can sympathize! My surgery was 2/11/2004 and I've been either taking
liquid meds or crushing the ones that aren't liquid (hypertension). And
some of them taste pretty awful!!!! I keep telling myself that I won't
have to do this forever, some day I'll be able to NOT take meds for HBP at
all! The arthritis won't go away, but some day I'll be able to take that
stuff in pills. I can relate, believe me!
— Windy Pat
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