I had pharyngitis the Friday before surgery (the next Wednesday) and was put on a Z pack. The day before surgery i went to the office to see my doctor and he said to mention it to the pre op nurse and see about talking to the anesthesiologist before surgery and let him make the call. The anesthesiologist checked me out and gave me a breathing treatment to open up the airways prior to the surgery. I would suggest talking to yours prior to as well. Best of luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App