It may also be seasonal allergies (can't tell since everything started blooming in the past three days).

I'm scheduled for surgery in 9 days. What do I do? I took Airborne this morning (I figured it couldn't hurt, right?), and I've been taking the Vitamins the surgeon had my buy.

Has anybody had any experience taking Asmanex inhaler meds pre-op? Sudafed?

I'm kind of wondering if I successfully stop the postnasal drip, maybe the other symptoms (losing voice, sore throat, occasional dry pestering cough, nasal congestion) will abate...

Thoughts?

-m

Edited April 12, 200818 yr by dancinglamb
sudden brainstorm ;)

You really shouldn't take anything unless it has been cleared through your surgeon as it might cause complications with the surgery. Perhaps you can gargle with salt water if you are getting a sore throat, get plenty of rest and drink lots of water.

I think Airborne might be an herbal supplement and my sugeon specifically states not to use herbal supplements for a period of time before surgery. I would call the Dr to see what they think.

dancinglamb...I nose how you feel! I hope you do not have what I am getting over? Dizzy, chest congestion then stuffed/runny nose, tired, frog voice, and cough until you think you are going to barf???

Call your doc! Drink TONS of water...sleep....

I hope you feel better soon.

I was coming down w/ something on Wed.. and my surgery date is scheduled for the 16th!!! I called my dr. and he said to take Zicam!!!! And Coldeez.... They worked!!!!!!! I'm was fine in 2 days!!! Lots of luck!

I was coming down w/ something on Wed.. and my surgery date is scheduled for the 16th!!! I called my dr. and he said to take Zicam!!!! And Coldeez.... They worked!!!!!!! I'm was fine in 2 days!!! Lots of luck!

JerseyGirl-

Where are you having your surgery done? I see your doctor is in Glen Ridge. I live in West Orange :biggrin:

-m

Edited April 12, 200818 yr by dancinglamb

i'm glad you are feeling better...Today I was much better too!

I was coming down w/ something on Wed.. and my surgery date is scheduled for the 16th!!! I called my dr. and he said to take Zicam!!!! And Coldeez.... They worked!!!!!!! I'm was fine in 2 days!!! Lots of luck!

I DID THE SAME THING TOO RIGHT BEFORE MINE, WAS GETTING SICK AS WELL. TOOK ZICAM GONE IN 2 DAYS, WORKS GREAT. PLUS THEY HAVE THE NASAL ONE TOO SO YOUR NOT PUTTING ANYTHING IN YOUR STOMACH

Zicam. My surgery is the 25th and I thought I was getting one too. I took it and my symptoms are gone. Good luck.:biggrin:

I've been doing the Airborne twice a day and upon the recommendation of my pharmacist, started Claritin yesterday. I'm feeling a LOT better, so I'm kind of hoping/suspecting that it's allergies and not actual sickies...

Whew!

-m