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Well, I got a Cold.

batty_vsg

By batty_vsg, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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batty_vsg    100

batty_vsg
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Not only do I share a house with my husband, but this cold too.

My surgery is December 12 and I got sick two days ago.

Though, in hindsight, I could see it a mile away. I thought it was just "allergies," but I was naive then. When I was at work and my throat started to hurt, I knew something was up. The next day I was fatigued and my throat hurt badly, so I stayed home and slept it off. Since then I've returned to work and am currently dealing with mild-moderate cold symptoms (post nasal drip, productive cough to rid my throat of the stuff gathering there, a bit sniffly) but definitely not feverish and the mucus (TMI) is nice and clear for right now.

I told my surgeon's nurse and she advised that as long as I am not running a fever, or hacking up green mucus, I'm in the clear. I'll be elevated during surgery and post-op.

But I'd rather have the most mild of symptoms during my surgery and while I have a few days to get well, does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to make sure my lungs are nice and clear for the surgery?

Mind you, I'm drinking PLENTY of liquids. Salt Water gargle rinses. And trying to get as much sleep as I can. I wash my hands constantly. I've also been taking DAYQUIL as the go-ahead from my nurse.

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batty_vsg    100

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16 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

Speedy recovery! Vitamin C for the win and hoping you still make your surgery!

I'm all about that Emergen-c! :)

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Myhorseisfattoo    387

Myhorseisfattoo
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This is currently my biggest fear - that I will get sick and be unable to have my surgery.

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Swanton_Bomb    522

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Zicam gummies are really effective, especially when used with elderberry, ask the doc if you can try it.

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batty_vsg    100

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So update on the cold.

I think I slept a little funny, so I am feeling extra tired today. I have mild congestion, but I am at that part of the cough where a deep breath sends me into a coughing fit. I can take a deep, controlled breath and not worry about coughing too hard. I'm just worried I am going to knock a stitch out. However, I am not coughing hard enough for my sides or back to hurt.

I don't think I have an infection, since everything coming up is clear, but I am just tired of worrying about this sick. My husband is telling me to RELAX, but I'm like, "BUT THE HOUSE NEEDS TO GET READY." He's working right up until my surgery so he hasn't been able to help clean the house.

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notmyname    593

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I had a cold before hip surgery. Even if you feel better, tell your anesthesiologist the day of your surgery. There are things that s/he may want to monitor knowing that you've recently had a respiratory infection.

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batty_vsg    100

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1 hour ago, notmyname said:

I had a cold before hip surgery. Even if you feel better, tell your anesthesiologist the day of your surgery. There are things that s/he may want to monitor knowing that you've recently had a respiratory infection.

Oh definitely! As much as I want this surgery, me not lending out pertinent information is not going to do anyone any favors. Thank you for reminding me :)

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

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