Question:
I am 1 year out. I have a bad cold what can I take?

I dont take any meds so not sure what I can and can not take    — lisalou123 (posted on December 10, 2008)

December 10, 2008
I take tylenol cold. I am 3 months out RNY and didn't have any problems with it.
   — phyllismmay

December 10, 2008
Hello Lisa, You will have to see what works for you. I usually over load on vitamin C -- you might want to try the Dayquil/Nyquil combo. Since you are a year out -- there isn't anything that will hurt you unless you are allergic to something. But put down a lot of vitamin C and that will help you tremendously -- stay hydrated. I take Ester C on the daily -- once in the morning and at night. I don't think you can get too much Vitamin C
   — the7thdean

December 10, 2008
Lisa, I'm 9 years out. For colds I use what I've always used since post-op, Triaminic Orange for day time and Triaminic Nite Lite (purple) for night time. I take 4 tsp. instead lf 2 tsp. and it works great. Not too much sugar, and the Orange d/n make me sleepy during the day.
   — jjames-thomas

December 10, 2008
You should call your surgeon and ask what he or she recomends. You might also want to take Pepcid OTC or something similar to prevent irritation to your pouch. Good luck.
   — maria09elena

December 10, 2008
I haven't been able to take any cold meds for several yrs now due to asthma. I got a cold a few wks ago and it was the lightest, easiest cold i have ever had. this time i took c & zinc lozenges and Zicam as soon as i started feeling the symptoms. I will use this from now on when i get a cold. It was the BEST!I got over the cold faster, and the symptoms were FAR EASIER to deal with then ever before. My son got a cold shortly afte mine set in, so i started giving it to him, and his cold was a abreeze as well. Good luck!
   — Kristi H.

December 11, 2008
You can take ANY Tylenol product. It is probably the only product that makes something for every aliment and bonus...it won't hurt your new pouch.
   — jammerz