Has anyone caught a bad cold right after Lap RNY?

I had the RNY this past Monday and all went really well. That night, I had a lot of drainage and my docs said it was because of the anesthetics. By the next day, I was full blown sick with a cold. Now, I am 4 days past surgery and it is moving into my chest. No chunks of anything yellow or green, but it is really tight and I cough a LOT. The problem is that I can't call my surgeon for a prescription (if I need it) as I had the surgery done in Mexico. My primary care physician here in town is out of the office for the weekend. So my only choices will be the emergency room or an urgent care (and just as costly) if I get sicker. I had a fever of 100.4 last night, but my surgeon (I was in Mexico last night) said not to worry at all. It is just a cold. Not sure of my temp today as I literally just got home 5 minutes ago and have to unpack. I think it is down. So, has anyone dealt with this before? My surgery went great but I am sick as a dog from this cold. Any suggestions? And any ideas on antibiotics and what can't be taken after a RNY? I may have to educate the urgent center's PA's on this, if I have to go. Thanks!

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