I feel like there's a golf ball in my chest! Help!!

My doctor's instructions are to crush all pills and take them in SF jello for at least two weeks if not longer, and then to split the larger ones for the next two weeks. Also, to use chewable vitamins for the first month. I know I couldn't handle a full-size vitamin right now for sure! Shellie

I actually had this problem this morning.  I had my multivatimin for the first time since surgery and I was in the bathroom throwing up 5 minutes later.  At this point I remembered that I was told to have chewable vitamins for the first month.   So I bought some today that have Biotin, Folic Acid and B12 in them. Lesson learned. H

I'm four days behind you, had my sleeve done Sept 25th and I sýmpathize fully with what you are saying. I used to drink water like it was going out of style, now swallowing a mouthful is a struggle and it always feels like it gets stuck - this is WATER I am talking about! Funny thing is that I can drink hot tea, fruit juices etc with no problem, so that's what I have been doing - tea mostly to avoid too much of the sugar in the fruit juices.
My doctor said I didn't have to start with the supplements until after a couple of weeks, and I am grateful for that! He gave me suppositories (and they're no fun, but at least have no effect on the stomach!) for pain killers, fortunately I don't need to take them very often.

All in all, I am doing better by the day, so I'm hoping this water issue will go away soon also.

All the best!
Mia

I was one that had problems with swelling after surgery. Trust me, it does go down. I still don't eat much, and know my stamach is small, but I know it's  not too small. I would stick with a chewable vitamin for now. I still take chewables because I don't like the way pills feel going down. I'm almost 5 months out. Teresa

Hi Everyone,  I've been absent for 2 days..... but thank you all so much for the suggestions.  Funny how my doctor's office said that you can take chewables if you want, but it's not necessary.  Even when I saw them yesterday and explained my problem, the PA never suggested chewables, she just said "it will get better with time".   Know that I AM DEFINITELY going out and getting chewables and/or liquid everything.  This feeling is NOT NICE, as you know and I will do whatever is necessary to make taking them easier.   It's funny because last night I had my first meal and it didn't bother me at all.  I am VERY happy about that.   Again, thanks for all the suggestions and encouragement.  You all are GREAT and I hope that you all feel better soon and know that I am PULLING FOR YOU ALL!  ; ) Jacqui