Question about taking one's medication.

I have been wondering today about taking medications post-op. My procedure is scheduled for August 24 and I am wondering how I'll get all the pills, capsules etc., that I take every day into my tummy. Is crushing them recommended? Any advice would be most welcome. Thank you!

HI MARY, WHAT I DID WAS CONSULT MY PHARMACIST ON WHAT MEDS I COULD CRUSH...CAPSULES U CANT CRUSH OR OPEN BECAUSE THEY ARE TIME-RELEASED....CONSULT WITH THEM AND IF THEY ARE AVAILABLE IN ANOTHER FORM THEY WILL TELL U AND THEN U CAN ASK UR PRIMARY DOC TO WRITE U NEW SCRIPTS FOR THOSE... CONGRATS ON YOUR DATE ANNETTE

Dear Annette, Thanks so much! I'll get on it first thing tomorrow... It is good to know you are recovering so well; I was thinking of you on YOUR big day and waiting for news of you afterwards. Keep up the good work - and thank you again for your insights. Warmest wishes from Mary

Hi, Mary! Don't rush to get different forms of your medications yet. We can swallow some capsules immediately...for example, Dr. A. prescribes Actigall for the 1st 6 months post-op for all patients who still have their gallbladders and we can swallow those from the beginning. Some pills are small enough that we can swallow those, too...for example, the Clarinex I take for my allergies (the ONLY prescription pill I now need as a post-op ) is tiny and I had no problem swallowing it. Some pills can be crushed, but you might be taken off some of them right after surgery. Maybe you should call Lois with a list of your meds and ask her to check with Dr. A. about them. For the ones you'll end up crushing, I used to mix them with a little Hood Carb Countdown chocolate milk to cover the taste and get a little protein down along with the pills. I've heard that many people use a little unsweetened applesauce to mix with crushed pills. See you Mon. night. Hugs, Debby

SOME OF YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS MIGHT COME IN A LIQUID TOO - CAN'T HURT TO ASK.