Question:
I am a 1.5 years out after RNY bypass. I do not want to cut my citrical anymore!

Is it ok NOT to cut pills the size of citrical or centrum after a year and a half? I split them in half now but I figure if I am ever going to try to take them whole I can by now. Anyone take citrical whole?    — cadcock (posted on March 20, 2005)

March 19, 2005
i stopped cutting mine at about six months post op. The cut edges were sharp on my throat. My multi and calcuim both are horse pills. Sometimes it needs a little extra water to go down and I position it in my mouth the oblong way so it is more narrow. You should be alright.
   — Delores S.

March 19, 2005
I am over 2 yrs out,, from day one I have never cut pills,, I have been on heart meds for many years and I was taking them as usual in the hospital right after surgery, plus the vitamins and so forth. Ive never had any problems.
   — Amy Hoffman

March 20, 2005
I never cut mine either I think You would be O.K. to take it whole. :0)
   — Shell G

March 20, 2005
I am 8 months out and have been taking Citrical whole for a few months now. Prior to that I just couldn't do it, I think I was a little afraid. Did you know Centrum has a chewable form? It is sooo easy to take! I buy it at Walmarts.
   — s A.

March 20, 2005
I will continue to cut, crush or chew my pills, simply because I want the full benefit of the meds. I'm sure SOME pills have time to break down and be absorbed before leaving our system, but I don't want to risk it. Good luck! ~christi
   — christi_in_VA

March 20, 2005
I am four months out and take my whole with no problem.
   — tdickson

March 20, 2005
Since early on, I have been swallowing pills whole. The trick is to drink a good mouthful of water and then do small swallows to wash the pills down! Good luck! Midge
   — Midge

March 20, 2005
I never cut my pills up. I took them whole from about 1 week post op. I take my supps with coffee in the morning which is probably why I didn't have any problems. the supps start dissolving right away with the warm fluids. Rita
   — vt_rita