Surgery Called Off B/C of a Cold?

[jgandg 0]

Can this really happen? :cry

I went for pre-surgical testing on Thursday and yesterday received a call that my white blood cell count was a little high (the nurse said 10 was normal; mine was 12).

They are going to test again on the morning of my surgery date and if my count doesn't go down, surgery could be postponed.

I don't feel like I have a cold, or anything wrong with me at all, but I guess I'm fighting off something. I'll be so bummed if I get another date.

I'm going to take zinc lozenges, drink lots of fluids, and rest this weekend.

[sugarplum 0]

yes my surgery was delayed by a month because i had a cold, it is dangerous 2 go under anesthetic when u have a cold with the breathing equiptment.

[Lila 0]

While I was at work yesterday a customer came in. She said she had been away from school for the week, I asked her why and she said she has MONO I was polite, and the minute she walked out the door I washed my hands and sprayed the place with Lysol disenfectant spray. I' d would be super upset if my surgery was post- poned cause I got MONO!!!!

[gadgetlady 4]

Yup, happened to me. Delayed for a month. It sucked. But in the grand scheme of things, it's better to be delayed than have additional surgical risks.

[SherryA 0]

While I certainly agree it is better to be safe than sorry, I am hoping for you that your level comes within the normal range!!

Crossing my fingers for you!

Sherry

[jgandg 0]

Thanks everyone. Just a couple of hours after I posted this, I felt like I had a cold. Suddenly very tired, sore throat, stuffy nose. My husband just went to get some Airborne for me. I'm hoping it will pass before the 21st!

[leatha_g 4]

I asked my GP for a shot of antibiotics the week before my surgery. The same thing happened to me and I headed straight for something quick!

[princess_n_thep 2]

Yep, I was told to suck down pure orange juice and cranberry juice like it is going out of style!!

[beachgirl 2]

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you that all will go well and this time next week you'll be banded and branded, LOL. That's what my husband calls me.

[MsButterKup23 1]

I work in a different speciality and yes, we do delay surgery if there is ANY illness.

Hope ya get a date soon!

[Bettina 0]

Can this really happen? :cry

I went for pre-surgical testing on Thursday and yesterday received a call that my white blood cell count was a little high (the nurse said 10 was normal; mine was 12).

They are going to test again on the morning of my surgery date and if my count doesn't go down, surgery could be postponed.

I don't feel like I have a cold, or anything wrong with me at all, but I guess I'm fighting off something. I'll be so bummed if I get another date.

I'm going to take zinc lozenges, drink lots of fluids, and rest this weekend.

Sounds like you have a plan, feel better soon!!!

[Iluvharleys 15]

Good luck, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Let us know how it went!

[jgandg 0]

Thanks everyone. I woke up today feeling a lot better; I *hope* better enough to go through with surgery. Thanks again for all the good wishes.