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I have my surgery 1 week from today and have a horrible cold. My hubby is sick too. I am hoping that I get over this quickly so my surgery doesn't get postponed. It is a virus so antibiotics will not help. Trying to get lots of sleep and fluids. Any other home remondies? I think I would try just about anything to get over this so I can have my sleeve!!

Thanks for letting me whine. Lol

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Oh man, that is a bummer! My surgery is the same day as yours and I've been worried about getting sick too. Just keep doing what you're doing, and some people swear by zantac for shortening the duration of a cold, though I've never tried it. Hope it passes quickly!

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Oh man, that is a bummer! My surgery is the same day as yours and I've been worried about getting sick too. Just keep doing what you're doing, and some people swear by zantac for shortening the duration of a cold, though I've never tried it. Hope it passes quickly!

Uhh do you mean Zicam? Zantac is for GERD and such...hehe

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Emergen-C! You can buy it at Walmart or any grocery store. It is a Vitamin supplement with lots of Vitamin C that you put in Water and drink. It makes you feel so much better! I am a teacher, so I take it anytime I feel a cold coming on. Hope you feel better soon! Get lots of rest~

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I am in the same situation. Last week I got a head cold. Get plenty of sleep. I even took a 30 minute nap during my work lunch hour (luckliy I work from home). Also I read to run your shower to get a room full of steam and to sit in the room. The steam kills the bacteria in the nose. And of course, I kept drinking orange juice to increase my Vitamin C. Now I am on the liquid diet so I am looking for my Vitamin C in V8 and V8 Splash Juice. I am getting sleeved on Dec. 1st.

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Uhh do you mean Zicam? Zantac is for GERD and such...hehe

Yes!! I meant Zicam!!rolleyes.gif

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I am starting to get a cold...sore throat....My surgery isnt till January 18th, but It still worries me. I am getting on a 13 hour plane ride in a week and REALLY don't want to be coughing and miserable... perhaps I'll try the Zicam..... I have been making this jelly concoction made with a sugar free metamuciel mixed into the emergenC. I mix it, then let it sit for about 10 minutes before I eat it with a spoon. Its kind of yummy and full of Fiber and C. Trying to kill two birds with one stone.

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Yes, my suggestion was going to be Zicam + EmergenC. Hope you guys feel better soon!

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