This morning I woke up so sick my head is killing me, coughing, running nose, the works. I am so scared to take medictions with having the LB by the way I am almost 4 weeks post op. I wanted to drink some theraflu the one that you drink a cup of hot but not sure. Has anyone used this before? Also I have joint pain which is one reason I got the surgery but not sure what I can take for pain either cause I look for liquid but can't find anything only for kids. Any suggestions?

Why are you scared? You're still the same person you were before the surgery.

I'm also baffled when people think EVERYTHING has to be liquid.

People need to realize you're still you, and not be so uptight. You can still live your life. Only thing that has changed is my eating habits.

BTW, you can also breathe now.

I'm worried that a pill won't go down right or that if it stays in the stoma to long it can cause ulcers.

Most pills go down easily. Just take them with a big mouthful of water and you will be fine.

Thanks. I just got me some theraflu so hopefully this does the trick.

hi Jackieu..sorry to hear that you are unwell.. sounds like a bad cold. Get some fresh lemons and hot water... drink as much hot lemon water as you can... vit. c. it helps a lot. Regarding meds for sore joints?? i have sore joints as well. i bought some panadol that you can dissolve in water. They have been really effective. Im still crushing my tablets up... my tummy has been very touchy the last few days. its getting better though. Definately try the lemon juice in hot water... and try and get some panadol... it works well. ( i just got the packet.. they are called ''panadeine rapid soluble) .. get well soon. judy

When I had issues swallowing pills, I tried to find an adult liquid Tylenol (or similar)....I believe they do have it at the drugstore. But as long as I'm not taking the giant multivitamins, I'm okay with pills. You should be too.

You should be fine as long as you take acetaminophen based medicine (Tylenol is the name brand). You can find it however in cheaper store brands. Stay away from ibuprofen (Advil) products. Speak to the pharmacist if you are unsure; that's why they are there.

I also woke up this morning with a runny nose and sore throat. I have two interviews today urrgggg.

The only reason you would really have to worry about Thera Flu would be because of a conflict with your other medications, like Blood pressure meds and stuff like that. As far as joint pain, I was told nver to take ibuprofin, because it can erode the band. So now I take tylenol. You can either buy a pill slicer or get liquid. Although unless the pill is huge like some multi-vitamins, I really have no issue taking anything really, but everyone is different. Hope you feel better soon.

I'm 6 days post op and I take all my vitamins/pain med in pill form and have no problems with them. I just take a sip of water with the pill and swallow. I've had no problems with them so far.

Thanks to everyone for the information I did take the theraflu and it helped so much. I am gonna have to take another tonight cause I have to work all night .