Re: Chesty cough 2 days preop

by ravenxwaves 28th October 2013, 5:57 pm

Lisa dear if the cough is still bothering you boil the kettle, squeeze a lemon, add a couple of spoons of honey and then sugar to taste - works WONDERS.

by Lias6246 28th October 2013, 6:32 pm

Ha ha thanks for cheering me up girls! I've had a mare of a day with getting stuck in traffic on the m6 for an hour with a screaming baby. This is one of the most stressful things I have had to deal with! My little girl is really poorly with a cold now and teething to boot. Phew what a day. Anyway....

I went to see my go and he had a listen to my chest and let my little boy listen too bless. Anyway he said there was no mucus on my chest and my throat seemed clear. He said there is no infection and no virus - he looked at the kids as they were coughing all over the place and said they had a common cold and if I had that coming I would be fine for surgery.

What a relief!! I'm still going with the oj and lemon drink to hope I don't fully get their stonking colds!

Thanks again for all your support and making me smile.

I feel like a right drama queen now!! Xx

by jenniferrf1 28th October 2013, 6:35 pm

Oh you don't!! Before I was so worried about getting ill that I was stressed and therefore getting migraines and swollen throat ... Was so worried too but it's good news!!
Really look after your self (hope the little ones are better soon too) and it's coming round!!! Xx

by Gleaming 28th October 2013, 7:23 pm

Ahh that's good news... Now get some ambesol for the little'un - I can't live without it when my little man has a tooth coming through, keep up with ur lemon water and rest rest rest... Them boobies are coming :) xxx

by charliee151 28th October 2013, 7:48 pm

What a relief Lis!!! Hopefully you'll start to feel better now it's not stressing you out so much. I'd just carry on with what your doing, plenty of fluids and relaxing!!

Not long now Hun

Xxxx

by Lias6246 28th October 2013, 8:10 pm

Ahh thanks guys, you're the best group hug

I've never tried that Gleaming do you get it from the chemist? I just feel so bad for her - she spits all her calpol out and there's not much I can't do about that!

Jen, it probably hasn't helped the kids are ill so I'm utterly paranoid! I'm still not letting myself get too excited just in case.

Charlee 3 days for you! Just think of those Halloween pumpkins! I still think you should go to the hospital as a pumpkin! Hysterical

Thanks again you lovely people xx

by tinkerbell24 28th October 2013, 8:17 pm

anbesol for the kids is amazing honestly it numbs there wee gums and must be a great feeling for them too

Glad you feel better knowing that its not an infection xx

by charliee151 28th October 2013, 8:29 pm

Hahaha maybe we shall see!!! Got a Micky mouse onsie so might wear that. I know it's not long not sure if I think I'm gettin nervous xxx

by Gleaming 28th October 2013, 9:42 pm

Yeah you can get it from any chemist hun, it's liquid lidocaine so basically like a very mild local anesthetic, but because it's liquid it's easier to rub on the gums-I find bongela a bit more fiddly. It's in a little glass bottle that looks like whiskey lol. Xx

by Blueeyedsoul13 28th October 2013, 9:42 pm

glad its not an infection hun, so try and rest up well as much as you can with the little ones around, but i always find that works best with colds xx

by littlemissnewboobs00 28th October 2013, 9:48 pm

I use one of those baby tooth brushes too, to smear teething gel onto and them little one crews on it :-))) digressing from your chesty cough sorry! Good luck! Are you having your ba on Wednesday?? I am!!

by Lias6246 28th October 2013, 9:49 pm

Thanks for the anbersol tips girls, i will get some tomorrow.

Charlee I'm going home in my Dalmatian onsie!

Blueeyedsoul thanks chick, I've got a day sorting last minute things around the house tomorrow so I will try and rest up as much as possible

Xxxx

by Lias6246 28th October 2013, 9:51 pm

Thanks littlemissnewboobs - I will try that as she crawls away when I get the bonjela out but loves her toothbrush!

Yep we are the same day! Are you excited?

X

by Suziet 29th October 2013, 5:39 pm

Hello everyone, was reading the thread and picked up what was said about not taking vitamins- why is this and how long before surgery should you stop taking them? Noone has mentioned this to me and I have my op a week today!

by Gleaming 29th October 2013, 5:42 pm

It's best to ask your surgeon direct hun-my surgeon said I could still take my multivitamin and vitaminC daily without stopping xx

by jenniferrf1 29th October 2013, 5:46 pm

It is for a number of reasons but mainly because it can affect bleeding and therefore can create blood clots..
they can also affect the way in which your medication will work after surgery and in certain situations this can increase your change of getting an infection...
There are a few other reasons also though... I would ring up your clinic or speak to someone about this as not every lady is told to stop taking them however it is advised for safety xxx

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