Mucus

[Ronicia 1]

I’m 26 days out of gastric sleeve surgery today I started to cough up green mucus and my voice sound bad what to do

[Ronicia 1]

I’m calling the doctor at 10 when they get in to see if I can come in

[elcee 3,341]

Yes you need that checked urgently. Keep us updated

[Ronicia 1]

I will thanks

[Uomograsso 364]

If you can't see doctor head to emergent care. Sounds like you are starting to get a bad cold.

[momof3_angels 465]

Is it respiratory mucus or stomach mucus? Makes a huge difference. If it is respiratory, you may need to start taking mucus relief medication, you can check with your doc to see what you are allowed to take. I have no problem with most medications. All the respiratory crud is going around bad where I live. My family is fighting it this week too. Did you get your flu shot this year?

If it is stomach mucus... then definitely check with your doc.

[Ronicia 1]

Yes I’m getting ready to go in a little I was just upset didn’t want to it to with surgery cause I been in the hospital already two times for dehydrated

[Ronicia 1]

1 minute ago, momof3_angels said:

Is it respiratory mucus or stomach mucus? Makes a huge difference. If it is respiratory, you may need to start taking mucus relief medication, you can check with your doc to see what you are allowed to take. I have no problem with most medications. All the respiratory crud is going around bad where I live. My family is fighting it this week too. Did you get your flu shot this year?

If it is stomach mucus... then definitely check with your doc.

I think it’s respiratory

[Ronicia 1]

I will thank you I’m just a little worry because this sleeve surgery all I been doing is in the hospital days at a time for dehydration

[momof3_angels 465]

21 minutes ago, Ronicia said:

I think it’s respiratory

Sounds like at a minimum you need mucus relief medication. Maybe antibiotics. Mucus changes color as you progress through stages of respiratory infections... sometimes you need the antibiotics, sometimes you don't. If you have a fever it could be a form of influenza. Getting checked by a doc is always a good idea.

Edited February 17, 2020 by momof3_angels

[Ronicia 1]

I’m going to the doctor at 2

[Uomograsso 364]

2 hours ago, MsMocie said:

A cold is one thing, but the green mucus is a symptom for something else.

I would, as a stranger, on the other side of the planet, be far more at ease if this person was examinated by a trained medical professional - at least in this case.

Pls let us know Ronica!

Emergent care is normally staffed by physician assistant or nurse practitioner. Last time I checked these are medical professionals. They can perform any test a doctor can and also prescribe medication. I made that suggestion over an ER as they are much less expensive.