Sore throat and cough

Dawn ..
on 10/20/14 10:32 am - MI
VSG on 09/23/14

I am starting my 5th week postop and have a sore scratchy throat and cough. This migjt be a stupid question, but should I look for any specific cold meds since VSG? I usually try not to take anything and let it run its course, but I want to nip it in the bud for fear of it getting worse. I don't want to miss any more work with just having 3 weeks off.


Consult 12/9/13, Pre-Surgery Appt 9/5/14, Surgery 9/23/14, Height/5'.52", HW/273,  ConsW/268 ConsBMI/49, PreSurW/213 PreSurBMI/39, SurW/193.8 SurBMI/35.4, Drs GW/140-150 My 1st GW/160 2nd GW/145
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Gwen M.
on 10/20/14 10:51 am
VSG on 03/13/14

Nothing with NSAIDs, which means you want something that's Tylenol based.  I stick with Dayquil and Nyquil.  I also use Ricola. 

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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Dawn ..
on 10/20/14 10:54 am - MI
VSG on 09/23/14

Thanks, I have some Nyquil in my cabinet, will be taking a swig before bed.


Consult 12/9/13, Pre-Surgery Appt 9/5/14, Surgery 9/23/14, Height/5'.52", HW/273,  ConsW/268 ConsBMI/49, PreSurW/213 PreSurBMI/39, SurW/193.8 SurBMI/35.4, Drs GW/140-150 My 1st GW/160 2nd GW/145
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Gwen M.
on 10/20/14 10:55 am
VSG on 03/13/14

I'd be careful about the liquid stuff.  It can have sugars and alcohols in them that aren't so great to ingest.  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Dawn ..
on 10/20/14 11:02 am - MI
VSG on 09/23/14

I didn't even think about that. Do they make Nyquil in pill form?


Consult 12/9/13, Pre-Surgery Appt 9/5/14, Surgery 9/23/14, Height/5'.52", HW/273,  ConsW/268 ConsBMI/49, PreSurW/213 PreSurBMI/39, SurW/193.8 SurBMI/35.4, Drs GW/140-150 My 1st GW/160 2nd GW/145
Visit my online store at dawnsjewelrybox.com  Independent Consultant ID 30858

Gwen M.
on 10/20/14 11:03 am
VSG on 03/13/14

Yup!  That's the way I've always taken it. 

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Dawn ..
on 10/20/14 11:27 am - MI
VSG on 09/23/14

Great, thanks so much.


Consult 12/9/13, Pre-Surgery Appt 9/5/14, Surgery 9/23/14, Height/5'.52", HW/273,  ConsW/268 ConsBMI/49, PreSurW/213 PreSurBMI/39, SurW/193.8 SurBMI/35.4, Drs GW/140-150 My 1st GW/160 2nd GW/145
Visit my online store at dawnsjewelrybox.com  Independent Consultant ID 30858

Luvmygs
on 10/21/14 1:39 am
VSG on 12/04/14

What about Cold-Eeze. Its an oral spray. Check it out on amazon!

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