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07-29-2008, 04:15 PM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Peoria, AZ
Posts: 28
Weight Statistics 5-5-08 Start Date:
May 5, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
264 lb Start Weight:
176 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
88 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.3333333333 % % Lost:
5-5-2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 40.1366782007 BMI Start:
26.7577854671 BMI Current:
25.0854238754 BMI Goal:
|  Treating a Cold/Flu
So, I recently had a crazy experience with cold medicine. I understand that anti-inflamatory, ibuprofin etc. I can't have. So, Tylenol is a good choice. On Monday morning I woke up with a sore throat and stuffy nose (nasals hurt a lot too).  I went to the store and chose Theraflu in liquid form. (I couldn't find anything in Tylenol form) I'm still a little hesitant on taking pills, I'm scared they're going to get stuck. The directions read I should take 2 TBLSPNS- I took 1 as it's 10% alcohol. I haven't had a sip of alcohol since my surgery, because I know I'm not supposed to. Anyway, I took 1 TBLSPN of the Therflu and it sent me flying high... I was spinning around and light headed- I felt like I drank a whole case of beer by myself.  At the end of it, I'm scared to take more- I don't like feeling out of control like that. Does anyone have any suggestions on what OTC medication would be good to take for cold/flu like symptoms? I'm at a loss- Oh, by the way- I took Benadryl too (hourse before the Theraflu) and I had almost the same affect- I can't believe how our internal body has changed so much on simple OTC medication. Now, I'm really scared to have a glass of wine or even a sip of beer- I completely understand what people say about being careful with that. Any suggestions?
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07-29-2008, 09:05 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 2,444
Weight Statistics 12-19-07 Start Date:
1-29-08 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
286 lb Start Weight:
164 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
122 lb Weight Loss:
14 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.6573426573 % % Lost:
eventually Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.6570924666 BMI Start:
29.0481229529 BMI Current:
26.5684051398 BMI Goal:
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I've been lucky enough to not need these meds yet, but I'm sure either doc or someone who has needed them will be on shortly. I know the thera flu that I used to use was in a hot drink form (like orange, apple or lemon) and I checked what I have and there's no alcohol or sugar. I haven't had it since surgery. Also they make thin strips that dissolve on your tongue that I'm sure would be fine too.
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07-29-2008, 10:29 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 5,210
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
339 lb Start Weight:
177 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.7876106195 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 54.7100550964 BMI Start:
28.5654269972 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
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i havent had to use anything yet either but am interested in what doc has to say for when i do need something
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07-30-2008, 04:02 AM
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A lot of liquid meds have a small amount of alcohol as a solvent. That probably is the culprit, so, for you, it might be best to stay away from liquid meds. Pills probably are better for you. Since you're almost three months out, you should be able to tolerate regular pills. It's best to ask your surgeon beforehand what he recommends, and stock them just in case. (Out of the reach of small kids, of course.)
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07-30-2008, 06:14 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 4,749
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
287 lb Start Weight:
164 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.8571428571 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.4872528616 BMI Start:
29.9927159209 BMI Current:
25.6035379813 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   |
I have noticed everything I take in the liquid form makes me "loopy". I used the Benadryl CHILDRENS tongue tabs and it had the same affect on me. My suggestion...take the meds and promptly go to bed! I was out for about 3 hours the first time I took the Benadryl. LOLOL I hope that you get to feeling better!
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07-30-2008, 06:28 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 2,031
Blog Entries: 8 Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
271 lb Start Weight:
143 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
128 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.2324723247 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.7357667585 BMI Start:
23.0782828283 BMI Current:
23.4010560147 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Never a dull minute for us, is there? Hope you're feeling better soon. I have taken OTC cold and sinus meds and do ok with them, but I usually take them when I'm not going anywhere for a bit until I see how they're gonna affect me.
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07-30-2008, 07:29 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Virginia
Posts: 670
Weight Statistics 4/30/2007 Start Date:
9/5/07 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
233 lb Start Weight:
134 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
99 lb Weight Loss:
-6 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.4892703863 % % Lost:
Nov 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 39.9899902344 BMI Start:
22.9985351562 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
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LOL LOL Drunk on 1 Tbs of cold medicine. Ahemmm. Sorry. I've got a grip now {giggle} |
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07-30-2008, 08:18 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Davenport, IA
Posts: 1,590
Weight Statistics 12/28/06 Start Date:
May 14, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
253 lb Start Weight:
191 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
62 lb Weight Loss:
41 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.5059288538 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 42.0968047337 BMI Start:
31.780591716 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
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I always take the Tylenol Cold and Sinus tablets. Benadryl knocked me out before surgery and now it will knock me out for about 6 hours or more. If you need a syrup for a cough stay away from the ones with alcohol. Unless you take them directly before going to bed as Kim said. I actually got in the habit of taking Nyquil so I could get to sleep for a while. Got that monkey off my back thank goodness.
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08-20-2008, 02:13 PM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Peoria, AZ
Posts: 28
Weight Statistics 5-5-08 Start Date:
May 5, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
264 lb Start Weight:
176 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
88 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.3333333333 % % Lost:
5-5-2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 40.1366782007 BMI Start:
26.7577854671 BMI Current:
25.0854238754 BMI Goal:
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Thanks so much for everyone's suggestions. It's so true that there's never a dull moment with us WLS patients I started to feel better and thought I was all healed. Nonetheless, 3 days later I felt like I was hit by a mack truck. I went to the doctor to get some anti-biotics, because I felt like my head was going to explode! Sure enough the anti-biotics did the trick and am all better now.Back to the point that our bodies have changed so much... While I love the changes, it's not easy getting used to. Every day is a new experience and adjusting to the new me- it's so bizzare the changes- I so not regret this procedure. The best part for me is that I'm able to run around with my kids now- it's amazing! I went to a waterpark last week and had the greatest time going down the slides- this has allowed me to be a kid again! 
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08-20-2008, 10:01 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: May 2008 Location: Minnesota
Posts: 653
Weight Statistics December 13, 2007 Start Date:
December 27, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
161 lb Current Weight:
184 lb Goal Weight:
119 lb Weight Loss:
-23 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.5 % % Lost:
Originally - 12/08. Actually - some time ago. Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 41.3442554085 BMI Start:
23.7729468599 BMI Current:
27.1690821256 BMI Goal:
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