Question:
Nyquil and Post Op

I am current pre-op and have a nasty bug and Nyquil is my only consolation at night so that I can get some rest. Can we still take Nyquil Liquid after surgery? Thanks!    — Tiffany B. (posted on October 31, 2003)

October 30, 2003
It has sugar in it and could cause you to dump if you end up being sensistive to sugar. You should discuss it with your Doc.
   — M B.

October 30, 2003
Yes you can take it. I got a bad cold a few weeks post op and my surgeon said it was fine to take and I had no problems.
   — Dawn P.

October 30, 2003
I worst dumping experience I ever had was because of Nyquil. I took it before bed at 1 week post op and I woke up about 30 minutes later thinking I was having a heart attack. My heart was pounding and I was very nauseous. It passed in about 20 minutes. I have not taken it since that time. Haven't really needed to. Good Luck.
   — MARSHA D.

October 30, 2003
I have been sick twice since surgery and used Nyquil both times. I didn't dump but I am sure it is a possibility. It will make you VERY tired almost immediately. Kind of like alcohol effects. :0)
   — Egyptianeyesdiva

October 31, 2003
I had surgery a year ago. I've thrown up only twice during that time and on both occasions it was due to Nyquil. However, they do make some liquid cold medicines that are sugar free. They are marketed for diabetics. I've had good luck with them. Best of Luck!
   — Etta M.

October 31, 2003
Well...it contains sugar AND alcohol. I would say, take it only if absolutely necessary...may cause dumping. A shot of tequila might also do the trick :)
   — Amy A.

October 31, 2003
I hate the taste of the liquid so I take the gelcaps and have since about post-op month 2. I've had no problems with taking them and it's certainly helped in curing my coughs and colds.
   — Patty H.

October 31, 2003
Hi Tiffany! I've taken Nyquil for what I thought might be the flu. I'm very sensitive to sugar, and I didn't dump. That's just my experience though; it did make me sleepy and I slept really well. It's kind of an individual thing, though. Some of the other posters have dumped on it, so you won't know til you try it. Good luck!
   — Moysa B.

October 31, 2003
Hi Tiffany, Yes, I've taken it a couple of times now. Although I'm a DS post-op, so maybe that would be different, if you're an RNY pre-op... gosh, maybe it would possibly make you dump. Should probably ask your doc! Blessings, dina
   — Dina McBride

October 31, 2003
Try Liquid Tylenol Cold Medicine! Because RNY patients have almost immediate absorption, Nyquil can cause dumping, or overmedication quite quickly. Always recommend you check with your surgeon, but I would suggest you take one capsule, or 1/4 - 1/2 of the liquid recommended dosage and see how your body reacts. For us RNY patients, it is medically ok to take from most surgeons (they prefer liquid Tylenol Cold). I tried the blue color (regular) and had no problems other than feeling a bit tipsy. I tried the red colored Nyquil (daytime) and spent the greater part of the day throwing up (but I did forget I had a cold while I was dumping!). Its a bit of a crap shoot with our bodies. If you are miserable, try it of the Tylenol Cold Formulas. I always recommend that you try to obtain the Diabetic Formula's, as they are sugar free and greatly reduce your risk of dumping. Good luck, and feel better soon! ~ Tammara
   — Tammara R.

November 2, 2003
I take the gelcaps, my surgeon told me to take those instead of the liquids. :-) i haven't had any problems with them.
   — Katrina K.

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