cdrsbloved

Hi everyone! Have I caught a whopper of a bug! I'm not even sure what to call it because it's not the flu, but definately worse than a cold. I was wondering what y'all take when you have colds. I have a list of stuff from the clinic that did my surgery that I can take, but it seems to me the stuff they suggested wasn't really anything that has worked for me in the past. Also, do you feel we are more susceptible to colds now that we can't eat as well? This cold with an attitude is kickin' my butt! I hope you are all well and for those of you in the Midwest like me, finally enjoying some above freezing temperatures!!!

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Mary
Lap RNY Dr. Phelps 3/6/2006
Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport, IA
235/160/135

Never let another person's perception become your reality!

Mz_Desz

Zicam nose spray does the trick. It doesn't hurt when you spray it...its like a gel. Works good.

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*Dr. Chastanet& Dr. Brooks*
*Lap RNY 3/14/06*

*311/208/175*
*PreOp/Current/Goal*

CiCi

To relieve the symptoms, I take Alka Seltzer cold medicine. Plop, plop, fizz, fizz!! They have all kinds to relieve various symptoms. The night time stuff is great when it's time to sleep! And they have a day time versions too.

Feel better soon!

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T r a c i
RNY LAP March 30, 2005
244 pre-op / 121 current and holding!

MiladyB

The important thing is to read the ingredients. Make sure it doesn't have any aspirin, ibuprofen or alcohol in it. I'm not positive but I think the Alka-Seltzer may have aspirin in it.

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Beth

Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group


CherishedTeddyBear-(TT Bear Lover)

The Poetry of Milady
New Beginnings: My Journey to LIFE

359(BMI: 57.9)/143(BMI:23.1)
Highest/Current

Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 216 lbs GONE!!


Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008

Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbadder removal: 06/09/08-Dr Randal Baker

coptergirl

Also with the Alka Seltzer, should we be oncerned with the carbonation? I liked Airborne before surgery, but am afraid of the bubbles now...

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Blessings,

Whitney
272/243/123.5/135
Highest/Pre-op/Current/Goal

GBS 3/7/06
Dr. Stanley Klein -Torrance, CA

Hernia Repair/Tummy Tuck 3/9/07!!!!

148.5 pounds and 64.5 inches gone forever!!

GOAL REACHED 2/6/07!!!

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MiladyB

Whiney, yes, I think early post-op the bubbles could very easily be a problem. After 3 months it may be okay but I would be careful.

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Beth

Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group


CherishedTeddyBear-(TT Bear Lover)

The Poetry of Milady
New Beginnings: My Journey to LIFE

359(BMI: 57.9)/143(BMI:23.1)
Highest/Current

Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 216 lbs GONE!!


Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008

Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbadder removal: 06/09/08-Dr Randal Baker

Dyann

I take robitussin syrups....read labels. The decongestant/cough suppressants are made with sorbitol (sugar alcohol) and no sugar. I didn't dump and all was good. The only down side is they aren't long acting so every 4-6 hours I was taking more. Nasal spray was my best friend, but be careful not to get addicted to it!!!

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DYANN

Lap RNY 1/4/06....
46/19.8/23.5 BMI's 167.9 pounds gone forever as of 9/12/07 116.3%to goal

294.4/126.5/150
5' 7''
Jupiter, Florida
Dr. Jefferson Vaughan: GBP
Dr. P Duddly Giles: Plastic surgeon TT/BL 03.20.2007

LadyGigi

Mary
I use Airborne. Dr. Callery's office said it was OK for me to use about 2 weeks after surgery. Hope you get well soon.
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Cindy
298consult/278surgery/166
June 14, 06 OPEN w/ Dr. Callery

amazonbeauty

I used Tylenol severe cold/flu daytime formula, liquid form. It was pretty effective, but the taste was horrible. If you can tolerate the flavor, it's worth a try because it was quite effective and since its a liquid easier to "swallow".

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Dr. Charles Callery
Kelly Neil, RN, FNP
San Diego, Lap RNY- Jan 4, 2006
Doris Jones Cass
6'0"/ 380/360/184/211 /180 goal
height/highest/pre-op/lowest/current/goal
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Love like you've never been hurt, work like you don't need the money, dance like no one is watching and sing like no one is listening.

Gina in NY

I thought I'd never be able to take it again - I'm glad you posted about it, because if I just have to wait a few months - its better than finding out I can eat cake or something! I live on that stuff in the winter! And since my surgery is in June, by November, I should be able to take it again.

I'm singing! Woohoo!

(we pre-ops have to get excited about little things)

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Gina in NY
288/261/134- 5'3"
High/Pre-op/Current
Goal - 19% BF. Dr. Goal - 150 My goal: 126
Open RNY 6/20/06 Plastics 7/27/07
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