Having a cold with the lap band

alyssa124 · December 26, 2007

I have had a cold and I can't seem to keep the antibiotics or other medicine down. Evertything seems to turn to mucus or phlem. Has anyone else had this problem.

Kat817 · December 26, 2007

Poor you! The only positive thing I can think of at this point is that with it just being a cold, medication is really not going to affect it. I was told with treatment a cold will last a week, without it, it lasts 7 days! Hopefully yours will ease up soon.

What kind of meds are you trying to take? Have you tried liquids? How are you taking them? And how far out from being banded are you?

Welcome to LBT! We actually have quite a few nurses around, hopefully one of them will have some good ideas for you!!!

Kat

alyssa124 · December 27, 2007

My band date was 10/6/2006. The meds do not stay down either due to having to crush them or open the capsule. Yesterday after my post was better. I am hoping to be on the upswing.

Kat817 · December 27, 2007

Sometimes the meds are just too strong on the stomach for that, have you checked with your Dr, to see if there is a liquid option? Or a childs dosage you could multiply times you take it during the day? Both are easier on the stomach. liquids can be sipped along with something even like Maalox to ease the discomfort due to irritation.

I do hope it continues to improve--if not call the Dr. back as many times as it takes, that is what we pay them for--to help us! Many times even their staff can give you good advice for dealing with common issues! My Dr.'s staff is awesome!

Continued improvement thoughts being sent your way!

Kat