Ear and throat ache before surgery

[beauty29 72]

Can I have surgery tomorrow...slept with fan directly on me

[Catherine707 253]

I had my surgery on May 23rd. I woke up May 22 with a sore throat and stuffy nose, and because of all the arrangements to have my surgery 150 miles from home, moved forward with the surgery as planned. The morning of May 23rd I felt ok, but not great. The day after surgery an upper respiratory infection hit me like a ton of bricks. I felt absolutely horrible. Because of the surgery it took me longer to get over the virus, AND it delayed my recovery from the gastric sleeve. I didn't feel well enough to do more than lay around for 4 weeks. In hind sight, if I had delayed my surgery I would have bounced back a lot faster. I have a history of getting upper respiratory viruses a couple times a year and I don't just get the sniffles, it is always the full blown bronchitis and sinus infection. I would definitely mention it to your doctor before you have surgery. If you are someone who just gets the sniffles and feels bad for a day or two, then it might be just fine. If you usually come down with a full blown infection like I do, then it might make sense to postpone. Good luck, I hope everything goes smoothly for you what ever you decide!

[beauty29 72]

Omg I feel sorry for you... I feel that mine is due to the fan directly hitting me!!!! I hope so

[gomekast 559]

It's pretty common to have those after sleeping with the fan directly blowing on you all night. I sleep with mine on, but I avoid the head area. It blows on my legs and feet because I tend to stick my feet out of the covers to keep me cool at night.

Good luck to you! Relax and try to not stress about it.

[Madam Reverie 2,958]

I think this is largely fan related (and nerves)... Have a hot shower and a hot cup of tea.... get those juices moving and you'll be great. If you're still worried when you get there, tell them to have a look down your throat and in your ears. They'll soon be able to tell if something is up! Best of luck for your surgery x