Think I'm getting a cold

[Metime 2]

I am getting a d@#& cold. My throat is scratchy, nose is sniffly, sneezing and a general feeling of unwell. Do you think they will cancel my surgery if I tell them? Does having a cold cause difficulties during surgery? I just don't know what to do. I don't want to risk anything, but I DON'T WANT TO CANCEL SURGERY! Whine! Any advise??

[mattie7632 24]

I had a cold during surgery. I didn't tell them because I knew they might cancel! That is not my advice to you!

I"ve been sick ever since surgery, 3 weeks. Now I don't know if having the cold at the time of anesthesia had anything to do with it, or simply our immune system is weakened from surgery, but in any case you are gambling with your health by not telling him. Of course, if you have obvious signs of sickness or a fever, you can't hide it.

I am getting a d@#& cold. My throat is scratchy, nose is sniffly, sneezing and a general feeling of unwell. Do you think they will cancel my surgery if I tell them? Does having a cold cause difficulties during surgery? I just don't know what to do. I don't want to risk anything, but I DON'T WANT TO CANCEL SURGERY! Whine! Any advise??

[carmelqt 1]

I don't want to be the bearer of bad news but if you are sick they will postpone your surgery because they don't want to put you at risk for infections. Try to take some medication and knock it before it knocks you. How far away is your surgery ? I hope you get it done I am in the processing stage and I feel like it won't happen. I am praying for you and that you will knock this cold and get yours done. Good luck and keep me posted.

[Metime 2]

I think I'll wait until this weekend has gone by and kick this cold with rest and plenty of fluids! By Monday if I'm still feeling icky, I'll confess my cold. Thanks!

[ravendays 2]

I think I'll wait until this weekend has gone by and kick this cold with rest and plenty of fluids! By Monday if I'm still feeling icky, I'll confess my cold. Thanks!

I TOTALLY understand! I have a cold right now...stuffy nose, pressure in me head, watery eyes, and cough...no fever. I contemplated same thing, if I should confess. Luckily I'm 8 days out But I do work the next 6 outta 7 of em on 12 hr graveyard shifts...so rest is not much of an option considering I also have 2 small children! But I'm praying and trying to do my best to rest up and kick this thing. I'm doing what you are...doing my best to kick the cooty booty and seeing where I'm at day before...

I suggest not hiding it if it were even possible. Its just to risky. Recovery sounds like it can be rough so why make it a gaurantee painful recovery or turn from cold to worse cuz of infection.

Hope you feel better!

[Metime 2]

Well I confessed to my surgeon and he said "NO WORRIES! Eat what you want to feel better and call me on Monday and let me know how you are". I am glad I confessed. So, I'm going home early to bed, drink plenty of fluids (as if I haven't on this 10 day liquid diet!!) and add OJ and chicken Soup to my regimine. Will be dilligent about my milti Vitamins since both the Nut and the Surgeon specifically mentioned them in their email.

Here's to getting well soon!!

[happygirl65 5]

AWESOME! I had to call too! My daughter last Monday got a positive test for strep! I was like...oh crap...this could delay things...but they said no I would be fine, just get lots of rest and don't kiss her on the mouth or drink or eat after her. I guess I shouldn't have worried since I never do get sick from my kids...I get kind of OCD about handwashing ans stuff when they are sick...then I went on a bleach parade all aroun the house washing down all the little hands spots...lol. I keep crossing my fingers and praying that it doesn't get delayed because my insurance is changing in a week to more requirements

[mattie7632 24]

Take care of yourself after surgery though--I was sick during my surgery on 12/27 and I seemed fine immediately afterwards, but within a couple days got sick and have been ever since, and I too "never" get sick. It's all been in the chest and respiratory sickness . I was worried at one point I was nearing pneumonia. I'm getting better now but it did teach me exactly how much surgery does take a toll on your immune systems.

AWESOME! I had to call too! My daughter last Monday got a positive test for strep! I was like...oh crap...this could delay things...but they said no I would be fine, just get lots of rest and don't kiss her on the mouth or drink or eat after her. I guess I shouldn't have worried since I never do get sick from my kids...I get kind of OCD about handwashing ans stuff when they are sick...then I went on a bleach parade all aroun the house washing down all the little hands spots...lol. I keep crossing my fingers and praying that it doesn't get delayed because my insurance is changing in a week to more requirements