abarta83 118 Posted December 28, 2013 I had a cough before surgery that mainly bothered me at night ...after surgery it was completely gone for two days ..day of discharge it came back..now it's bothering me again..can we take mucinex? Its kinda rattling. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newat52 1,613 Posted December 28, 2013 Oh, thats rough. I Coughing hurt like a son of a gun post op. I pray you don't have to sneeze. I think those are fine. As long as it doesn't have and NSAID in it. Feel better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fluffnomore 1,235 Posted December 28, 2013 Because you're so close I would call your surgeon's office. At my one week appointment, the doctor said that one of the things that messes with things internally is coughing, so I don't know if I would take an expectorant without their guidance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abarta83 118 Posted December 29, 2013 I purchased the liquid form this evening at the grocery store...i'll let you know how it goes.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites