Cold immediately following RNY - help

Hello - I had my RNY surgery on December 3rd - told the hospital staff I felt like I was getting a cold, but I truly was not sick.  I arrive home on the 5th after a very unpleasant 2.5 car ride and today I sit here with a full blown cold.  Coughing up unpleasantness, runny nose, feverish.  I am taking Tylenol however I am wondering if there is anything else that anyone could recommend to me?  I have an appointment with my surgeon on the 9th.  I am just looking to know if anyone has experienced this and what you did.

Ohhh you poor thing! You must be miserable with coughing and all the fever and stuffiness. The best I can recommend is for you to use vicks vapor rub to help break up congestion and take lots of vitamin C. Just make sure it is not coated, or you will not be able to break it down before it goes through you. Rest as much as you can and PLEASE stay very well hydrated, as dehydration is always a risk for any of us right after surgery, but with a fever you are even more prone to it.
I hope you are well soon. What terrible timing. I am so sorry!

Congrats on your surgery and welcome to our group and the losers bench!

Thank you for your quick reply - I tried the Vick's last night!  I am hoping tonight is better!  Take Care!

As I recall, I came home with a bad cold from the hospital after my surgery too. My doctor's main concern was to NOT take anything that would irritate my stomach and undo his dainty handiwork! So I mosty kept warm, slept a lot, drank a lot of fluids and took baby aspirins.
My best wishes for a quick recovery!

Amalia

Thank you Amalia - I tried Vick's Vapour rub last night and that helped!  I appreciate your advice!  Take Care!

Woo Hoooo gald the vicks helped! I hope you are feeling much better by now. Stay hydrated!