Have a terrible cold and just took mucinex. I am one week post op. Hope that's okay.

Amanda, I found this online.

When choosing an OTC product, there are many factors to consider. Tablets and liquids (like Mucinex® and Delsym®) that are taken once or twice a day are more likely to be extended-release products that will not be as effective for gastric bypass patients, but certainly appropriate for adjustable gastric band and sleeve gastrectomy patients. Some products contain lots of sugar, which can cause nausea, pain, sweating and diarrhea (referred to as “dumping syndrome”) in patients who have had gastric bypass surgery.

I think you should call your doctor to be safe since you are only one week out.

I found this on Barefeet in the Kitchen.com Homemade cough remedy. Mix ginger, cayenne, cider vinegar and honey. I get bronchitis so often and plan to try this.

Hope you feel better! Linda

Zicam can limit the severity and length of your cold.