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    I'm having my boobs done in 3wks. and I have bronchitis. The date is non-negotiable because I'm flying rom Guam to Thailand (tickets booked, appointment set & confirmed). I know I can't take any antibiotics this close to surgery, nor am I supposed to take excessive amounts of vitamin C, any echinacea or goldenseal, ect.. I haven't been working, but I need to very soon. What do I do?? How am I going to get better without any meds, vitamins, or herbal remedies?? I need answers quickly, PLEASE!! :'(
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    Default Re:being sick 3wks. before my BA! HELP!!

    Hmmm, okay hon this what I suggest.
    1. Buy a humidifier and use it constantly.
    2. Rub Vick's Vapor Rub on your chest, you can also add it to the humidifier.
    3. Take Zinc, a complex B vitamin & C 2- 3 x's per day
    4. Keep your chest covered and dress as warmly as possible.
    5. Drink plenty of fresh fruit, veggie juices and of course water.
    6. Stay away from dust, smoke and pollution
    7. Rest as much as possible
    Thats all I can think of...good luck
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    Default Re:being sick 3wks. before my BA! HELP!!

    Sleep LOTS (lots lots lots- it's how and when your body heals you), and eat lots of fruit and veg. Even (especially!) fruits high in Vitamin C- it's pretty much impossible to consume excessive amounts of Vit C through whole foods, as it's metabolized so quickly. Unless you eat like 5 acerolas, I guess.

    If you feel like you need antibiotic-like effects, take garlic pills. Do you know if your infection is viral or bacterial? Bacterial bronchitis is the rarer form...if yours is viral, antibiotics wouldn't help anyways. As long as you keep yourself warm, rested and nourished you'll be fine in three weeks- probably closer to 10 days!

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    If you can - take other antioxidants (vit. C is only 1 of many antioxidants). The best one to take is one that has a high amount of alpha lipoic acid (a good one won't be cheap...) - this antioxidant will also increase the levels of many of the other antioxidants in your body. If you can't take anything, eat antioxidant rich foods - such as green leafy vegetables (spinach), brightly colored vegetables, fruits, you get the idea... Eat organic fruits and vegetables if you can as they have been shown to have a higher amount of nutrients. There's a good book called - The Antioxidant Miracle, by renowned researcher Lester Packer. It will go into detail about why antioxidants work and give you a start as to what foods to eat. Although he does sell his own products, the information is very good and the sales pitch is minimal until the end of the book. The goal is to maximize your body's ability to fight it.

    Good luck.

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    You might try calling your doctor. The week before my BA, I got really sick. My doctor prescribes a REALLY strong antibiotic that he has patients start taking two days before surgery and then continue for five days after to help reduce risks of infections and what not. Maybe he'll prescribe something for you that he knows to be safe.

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    Ditto on the last post.... call the surgeon or the surgeon's office to see how s/he wants you to combat your sickness before the surgery date. Don't take any oral medication or vitamins unless noted to by the surgeon.

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    Thanks for all your great suggestions girls!

    You were right Ms. Taylor. My doc said to go to the family practioner here and get some antibiotics. He said it would be fine. So.....

    THAILAND IN 14 DAYS!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!
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    Congrats!!

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