Question:
How soon after surgery can I take capsule medication?

   — [Anonymous] (posted on August 15, 2001)

August 15, 2001
I was discharged from the hospital 2 days after my lap RNY and was instructed to resume my pre-op medications as usual - both in tablet and capsule form. I had been given pain medication in tablet form beginning the day after surgery and had no problems with that or any medications post-op. Good luck!
   — Diana T.

August 16, 2001
Hi, I am 1 week post op and when I came home I was given my actigal in capsule form and pain meds in liquid form. But, I have not had any problems swallowing the gall pill. So, good luck to you!!
   — ncgal

August 16, 2001
I've had no problem taking capsules since right after surgery. One caution, however: DON'T take more than one at a time. The other night I took two capsules right after one another and thought I was going to die from the pain. Ouch! Now I try to space them by about 20 minutes.
   — PT LawMom