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So, I've been sick for about 3 weeks now, started off with Bronchitis, upper respiratory & allergis turned cold/sinus crud. They put me on prednisone and I swear I wanted to eat everything in sight. :huh: I've coughed more than I think I ever have in my life! Finally, they have now put me on antibiotics and some pills for my cough. I do have this wierd feeling in my side when I cough some times and it's a little painful when I swallow. Not sure if my coughing so much would cause my band to do something funky- It's just not feeling the same like it used to. It could be cause my next fill is next Tuesday and is just my 3rd one- I've drank a couple times with my food not thinking until after I've done it. Which I can just kick myself in the booty for!!!! :( I've been staying with softer foods and got myself back in control with my portions, gosh I'm so embarrased I'm even writing this. I notice however that I cough after I eat but don't feel full or anything like that. Could this thing slipped already? My Dr & his staff are out of town until Monday... Any suggestions?? Sorry, just rambling I guess. :( Thanks!!!

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Was your surgeon OK with you taking Pred. I'm pretty sure that's on my "no" list.

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You know I didn't even think to ask. He and his staff are on their yearly trip to St. Thomas so they are literally out of the country. He's never really said what I should/ should not take so I will have to check with them. Thanks for bringing that up. I just figured they were pretty small so they wouldn't get stuck. I will definitely check on that. THANKS!

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