Swallowing pills after lower jaw surgery?

[mp921]

I was banded, not wired. I switched back to pill form within a couple of days of my lower jaw advancement surgery.

[Rodest]

I took some dried fruit, nuts and bottled water. I was cleared for a regular diet about 2 hours after surgery. I snacked on the fruit and nuts after the kitchen closed - 7PM.

I inhaled the bottled water.

I too had room service - it was okay. When I got home I had no appetite - still don't. I had a few complications and have this chronic pain so I think it is just whacking my appetite.

I personally was glad to have the things I brought.

[Rodest]

I apologize for bump an old topic from the dead, just have a few interesting things from personal experience, maybe someone will need this information in the future.
I put the pills in the 'container' for the mini chopper with some pig food, which is basicly corn meal, then use the chopper. The meal keeps the powder from getting too fine and stuck in the processor, also, the horse enjoys the corn meal and will eat the medicine more easily. You may need to cover the top with a teatowel to keep the particles from flying out if the processor doesn't have a lid.I also have to take Bupap for headaches and had one the 3rd day after my surgery. I put it in a small thank you card and took a glass and smooshed it to smitherines. Then I put it in a medicine cup and poured crystal light pink lemonaid over it - shot it and then took sips of the crystal light. I had no problems and my doc said I don't have to crush them any more. So far, I have taken Vit. C capsule and my BP med and have not had any problems.

I know the pharmacy has some type of crusher they sell https://womentake.com/best-pill-crusher/ where the pill splitters are as well...what I did worked fine.I like to watch YouTube videos of a similar theme when I'm looking for information about the right product. I hope this helps someone in the future. Good luck!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBqrCLS4Mtw