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Tomorrow starts my pre-op diet and my daughter gave me her cold. Today was the first day of the cola and my throat is on fire, nose running and loosing my voice. I guess I will just take my shakes and sip on broth all day!

Took some Tylenol cold. Hope this goes away soon!

Glad I got it now rather than later.

How does it feel when you sneeze after surgery. I'm worried about that?

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I had my surgery last Friday morning. I felt totally normal since Sunday, like nothing happened. I sneezed tonight pretty hard--- no problem. Didn't feel anything. Some people have reported bringing a firm small pillow with them to the hospital with them in case they cough to provide support. .

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I had my op two weeks ago and still have pain on my left side and a 'pulling' feeling in my lower abdomen. I developed a chesty cough after I left hospital and coughing is pretty uncomfortable. I tend to hold a pillow or cushion over my side if I get into a coughing fit.

Like BeagleLover though some people recover much more quickly and don't have a problem with coughing or sneezing.

I'm really looking forward to the day when I can bend, stretch etc without getting stabbing pains inside.

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Well I guess having this cold is not too bad. Could not taste any of my shakes today. Had some broth and lots of Water. I think this will be gone before my surgery.

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