Sleeved on 12/12 - need cold medicine

[applegal79 19]

Hi all! I was sleeved on 12/12 and am doing great, except I've started having cold symptoms (sore scratchy throat, etc.) not sure what I can take for this. I know I can't take anything with ibeprofuen in it but can I swallow big pills at this point? Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!

[Quest4TheNewMe 225]

I was cleared for pills at one month. I was also cleared for sugar free cough Syrup at 5 weeks post-op when I came down with a nasty cold. It seriously didn't go away for a MONTH.

[applegal79 19]

So I can take those big mucinex pills or something similar? Ok good to know! Thank you!

[Quest4TheNewMe 225]

I'd check with your doc on the Mucinex pills. I don't know anything about them. When I was sick, I was told sugar free Syrup.

[GreenEyes604 753]

The best advice is to call your physician. I too was sleeved on 12/12 and I managed to contract the flu. My doctor made it clear to me that she didn't want me taking a bunch of over the counter medicines. She prescribed medicines for me in liquid form, and tablets that melt in your mouth. Although I was able to swallow the big "horse pills" with no problem, she still didn't want me to do it.

It's always the wisest thing to do... CALL YOUR SURGEON!

[applegal79 19]

Thank you! I'm waiting for the PA to call me back now!!

[LSF 264]

I would take liquid Nyquil at night

[GEAUX SAINTS 143]

@@applegal79 - I took Tylenol Severe Cold before and after surgery.

[Jewelgirl04 106]

I'm 4 weeks post-op and came down with the flu last week. The doctor told me to take liquid Children's Tylenol. It did help A LOT.

[Quest4TheNewMe 225]

I'm 4 weeks post-op and came down with the flu last week. The doctor told me to take liquid Children's Tylenol. It did help A LOT.

This is interesting. I was specifically told NOT to take Children's Tylenol, due to the sugar content. Each program definitely has it's own rules!

[woo woo 872]

Tylenol makes an adult liquid. Much better than the sugary children's version.