JennieJuniper 110 Posted January 3, 2019 Hi everyone! I was sleeved on Oct 1 2018 and have done really well. However, I woke up a few days ago with a killer cold (I hope it’s not anything worse!) Any issues with taking OTC cold meds? I know my extended release anti depressants didn’t absorb as well, so will 12-24 hr meds work as they are supposed to? I was cleared to take Advil again after 2 months post-op, so not worried about that ingredient. I did call my doctor and the receptionist said I can take whatever I want and won’t have any issues, but she was vague and unhelpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FluffyChix 17,415 Posted January 3, 2019 Advil is an Nsaid. My surgeon said nomore nsaids ever (even with sleeve)... I would think some of the sugar free liquids from tylenol would be ok, or the pills? But dunno. Have a cold too and am only hydrating like crazy and drinking tons of hot tea and hot green tea. Feel better soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FancyChristine15 810 Posted January 3, 2019 I was also told only Tylenol for pain from the surgery on. So, as long as acetaminophen as the pain reliever, you should be okay. I actually don't think I've had to use any cold medicine since my surgery though, so not for sure. 1 FluffyChix reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sillykitty 10,776 Posted January 3, 2019 7 hours ago, JennieJuniper said: I did call my doctor and the receptionist said I can take whatever I want and won’t have any issues, but she was vague and unhelpful. I would listen to your Dr.'s office. 2 FluffyChix and Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
