Yikes! Sinus Infection go away!!

My preop is Tuesday and yesterday I woke up with a full blown cold/sinus infection whatever you call it.   I am hoping that it will go away quickly and not cause any issues for my surgery date.  It has moved into the awful cough stage.....which is real interestng looking since I have the "plug" in my groin from the heart cath the other day hat I have to apply pressure to anytime I cough so I don't pop it out so to speak!  LOL!  On the bright side, I have met my weight loss requirment!  woo-hoo!

Girl, go get yourself a Netti pot at Walgreens and wash out those sinus's several times a day.

What the heck is a netti pot?!! LOL!!!  I'll try about anything though.

Talk to the pharmacist and they will get you the stuff.  Basically you are literally washing out your sinuses.  I have a box of stuff to do it but have been too chicken to try it when I was sick. Anyway, heal fast!  And, no matter how weird it looks hold yourself when you cough! Denise

Amy, Just make sure and tell Dr. B Tuesday about it and he can give you something to clear it up in plenty of time before your surgery. If it gets worse by Monday, just give him a call. And, please would you just behave and stop having problems so you can get this done. LOL. I think I have a few pair of big girl panties left, LOL again. Rita

Congratulations on reaching your required weight loss.

Garlic Garlic Garlic will clear ya right up! you can use the powder but the real deal is best.. also onion and garlic soup!.. chop a large onion and a whole garlic boil in beef or  chicken broth (2 cups)for about 30 min. drain off the extras and drink the broth.. my granny fed me that stuff for years not only when i was sick but to prevent me getting sick. I have always had trouble with my sinus.. except when I was at grannies...lol go figure. btw it doesnt taste as bad as it sounds.. you can add black pepper but NO SALT not sure why but that is what she said... hope your better soon

If you can't cope with the netti-you can just get saline and squirt it up your nose-it helps, but nothing cleans out the sinus' like a good rinse with a netti pot.  You actually feel better almost immediately cause it soothes the tissues.

(it's basically a tea pot you put saline in and pour it up your nose)

Well, my recipe for this is better than a nettie pot. I was only a social drinker before surgery mind you. Once when I had a really bad sinus infection (in college) we went bar hopping and I noticed the next day I felt better. Beer..literally..cleared up my infection. If you don't have a taste for that, my dad's remedy was whiskey honey and lemon..heck, besides using it himself he gave it to sick baby calves and they were right as rain quick! I know...sounds weird, and I normally wouldn't advise alcohol, but you're pre-surgery.. Ohh, heck, just follow Rita's advice!

Bless your heart, you're really having obstacles trying to pop up all over the place. I'll be praying that your sinuses or cold clears quickly and that you're perfectly healthy and ready for surgery. CONGRATULATIONS on making your goal!!! That is totally wonderful!!!     : )

Amy - what the heck are we going to do with you girl??  LOL  Just take this in stride - make sure you don't leave the clinic for your preop without instructions on how to get rid of it as you get closer to your surgery date!! Goodness girl, we're going to have to drag you to this surgery!!   Really - I know things are going to be okay.  You are READY and you will be there with bells on to get your sit on the loosers bench! Hang in there!!  R