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I got sleeved on 1/7 and now I have the flu....I hate coughing. Anyone else out here sick and in stitches?

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That really bites. I have a cough but I'm nearly a year out. Maybe putting a pillow on your stomach when you cough would help, that's what I'd do. I'd see if doc would get you a good cough suppressant or whatever else he thinks.

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I walk everywhere with a pillow. I'm still very sore. I can't wait till this bug passes. I will be ready to hit the gym by then. I will ask my MD for a good suppressant.

Thanks for the idea.

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Rub Vicks on your feet, then put socks in before bed... Your cough will go away..not sure why it works but it does.

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So sorry for you. I purchased a belly band from JCP for my surgery. From experience, it holds it all together. My Mom taught me this lil trick, don't know how I made it without one.

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Hey :)

I looked up my approved meds list from my Dr.

You can take dimetapp, robitussin, or delsym

I prefer Delsym it works for 12 hours and doesn't burn going down its a smooth liquid.

Just nothing with aspirin or NSAID like Motrin, advil, pamprin...those are a no no

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Delsym! Yes please. Or hydro condone is also a cough suppressant. My daughter has had it for. Week and now I have flu a. Ugh. Thank you tamiflu and delsym!

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