Question:
Does your doctor havw you stop your medication before and immediatley after surgery,
How can you swallow just after surgery. — linda T. (posted on January 1, 2004)
January 1, 2004
I took my medication up until the night before surgery, it all depends on
what kind of meds they are. And after my surgery I resumed my
anti-depressants and such within a few days. Alot of meds also come in
liquid form, but I have no problems swallowing pills.
— Saxbyd
January 1, 2004
I take thyroid replacement. I stopped taking it when I went into the
hospital. After I came out I started to take it again, but I now chew it up
before I swallow!
— jcooper
January 1, 2004
I take several med, a blood pressure pill, a diabetic pill, Effexor XR cap,
liquid Prozac, chewable Flintstones, a folic acid pill and metrotrexate 4
pill once a week. My arthritis doctor told me to stop the metrotrexate for
one week before and one week after surgery. My Effexor XC can not be
crushed, chewed or opened so I will be replacing it with something else. I
will be taking my meds up until the surgery date, then I will be crushing
them when I get home. My surgeon told me I can start taking pills a month
after surgery. He has given me a RX for liquid pain med for to have when I
get home. I hope this info helps. good luck. Carolyn
— Carolyn B.
January 1, 2004
I took my medications tbe morning of my surgery (with the blessings of the
hospital staff, they just had to know that I did and that I used the
smallest amount of water I possibly could to swallow them). I began taking
my allergy pill and my anti-depressant the next day while I was still in
the hospital. They gave me pain pills so I figured I could take my pills
too. I did just fine and haven't had a problem with taking any pills since.
I am almost 3 months out and have lost 59 pounds so far. Good luck to you
and God bless you.
— tntwildlife77
January 1, 2004
I thought I would have to take liquid prozac while in the hospital and
afterwards for awhile, however, I was given my prozac in pill form in the
hospital and never had a bit of trouble. Only day I missed was day of
surgery.
— Kathy S.
January 1, 2004
Terri--I was able to take medicine until the night before surgery. My
doctor did not stop any of my medication. But remember ALL dcotors are
different and it also depends on what you are taking. and on the second
day after surgery I was taking medicine
— missturtle
January 1, 2004
I took my estrogen the night before and my blood pressure med the morning
of. They had me stop my glucophage the morning before surgery. After
surgery they thought I was running a temp and then some bright nurse
inquired about hormones and that was indeed the source of my
"temp". Fortunately, I had packed ALL of my RX medication in a
plastic baggy and put in my suitcase so the hormone problem was immediately
resolved and temp returned to acceptable range. They crushed my pills and I
still do crush any pills that I am taking. I put them into a teaspoon, add
water and swallow. Then follow with a few more sips of water and my
chewable vitamin.
— Arizona_Sun
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