RNY and colds

Posted this on the main board this morning and would like to get some more opinions...
I am 4 and a half months out.  I haven't had to take any kind of otc meds other than vitamins, B12 etc.  I have a really bad sore throat and am wondering what to do about it.  I've been doing some saline nasal spray but that hasn't helped.  In the past I would pop a sudafed as soon as I felt a twinge of a cold coming on.  Ay suggestions or do I just wait it out?

Since this morning my ear has started to hurt (I have a history of ear infections).  The one response I've received said that I could still take sudafed and could take nyquil.  Anyone done this?  Scared to take anything without checking with Dr. Chapman but don't think I can go all weekend like this.

It's me again, and the Sudafed and Nyquil was ok'ed by Dr. Pender when I got a cold. You really don't have to wait to talk to Chapman. We aren't supposed to have NSAIDS, and timed release pills don't do well for RNY. Sudafed and Nyquil are not NSAIDS. Hope you feel better. Tylenol may help with the ear pain.

I hardly get sick anymore, thank goodness, but when I did get a cold, I was able to take sudafed without a problem and had clearance to do so from my bariatric surgeon's office. I wouldn't just wait it out since you have a history of ear infections. I have also taken nyquil and dayquil and it worked like a charm. I'm not a Dr, but mine said that as long as it doesn't contain nsaids and isn't time released, it would be fine. 

I hope you feel better soon.

I am a Tylenol and NyQuil girl for all my aches and pains.

I have been able to continue using both after surgery. I did find I do not need as much NyQuil after surgery. 1/2 the adult dosage works fine. The entire dosage leaves me very groggy.

 Hope you are feeling better soon!