Anyone get a cold/flu post surgery?

[reany237 4]

I had surgery almost 4 weeks ago and I woke up this morning feeling like someone banged my head against the wall a few times. My head is killing me, this is the worst Migraine I have ever dealt with. I also have a runny nose/eyes, sore throat, and it feels like a slight fever. I talked to my pharmacist and she recommended a sinus pressure/allergy med, I have taken 2 in the last 5 hours and I feel no relief at all. Is this something should I call my PCP or the surgeon?? I just don't want this "cold/flu" to interfere with my recovery from having the sleeve, I haven't been able to drink a lot of fluids today or eat a lot. I don't want to get dehydrated. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

[capecoralgrandma 44]

I think you should make an appointment with your PCP. I got bronchitis 2 weeks after surgery and was put on an antibiotic and a cough Syrup with codeine. Try to at least get in your fluids, you don't want to get dehydrated. Take care of yourself and feel better soon.

[Journey2BNThin 62]

I was feeling like I was coming down with something prior toy surgery back in Dec 2013. I drunk boiled tea bags with apple cider vinegar, honey and lemon. You can also just mix the apple cider vinegar, honey and lemon together like a Syrup. That helped me a lot, it was too close to my surgery date to get meds from my dr. This concoction cleared things up.

[jenniebell00 32]

I got flu 6 weeks post op ended up in hosp for dehydration. Take everything a little more serious then u did before. Hope u feel better

[onedaycloser 136]

I was wondering the same thing, thought I was coming down with a cold and wasn't sure what to take since some OTC meds can hurt our sleeve...been drinking lots of fluids and getting plenty of rest. Of course it happens on a weekend when no one is in their office. I was told awhile ago Tylenol is ok to use but not sure about anything else?

Hope you feel better soon!

Edited March 16, 2014 by onedaycloser

[capecoralgrandma 44]

My surgeon told me that over the counter drugs, including Advil and Aleve are ok with the sleeve. It's with the bypass that you can't take these drugs.

[onedaycloser 136]

Thank you Capecoralmom...wasn't sure.

So just curious, you live in Cape Coral? We visited there a couple of years ago and loved it!!

[time4change031113 1]

2nd day out of surgery i had sore throat and runny/stuffy nose taking tylonel multi cold for it... ughh....

[Koofka 59]

Caught a pretty bad cold about 3 months out. The liquid Tylenol stuff seemed to help during the worst of it.

[capecoralgrandma 44]

Hi Onedaycloser, Yes, we've been here in Cape Coral for 26 years...love it except I still miss family in New Jersey.

[onedaycloser 136]

At least your not knee deep in snow! I'm in Michigan and it's been a HORRIBLE winter...ugh! Heading to Florida soon for a week, cannot wait.

How long ago did you have surgery? Doing well?