I'm having a vertical sleeve gastrectomy, along with the duodenal switch, done on Tuesday.

My surgeon said that I might have a hard time swallowing pills for a little while.

I've been thinking about this since then, and growing more concerned. My antidepressant pill is not a "horse pill", but a pretty good-sized oval pill. I cannot stop taking it, so now I'm wondering if I cut it in half can I take it that way? But, essentially, it will still be the same size in my new stomach after swallowing both of them...

I'm also wondering how long it was until others felt comfortable drinking protein shakes after surgery?

I'd really appreciate others experience with the first few days after surgery. I'm getting very nervous.

Thank you. -Katie