Help! Will They Band You If You Have A Cold?

[bobbiejones27 17]

Uhhhggg. I feel like I have a cold coming on and I am suppose to be banded next Tuesday. I don't want to be turned away for being sick!! Does anyone know what is ok to take to get rid of the muck just before surgery?

[The Icy One 518]

Uhhhggg. I feel like I have a cold coming on and I am suppose to be banded next Tuesday. I don't want to be turned away for being sick!! Does anyone know what is ok to take to get rid of the muck just before surgery?

Better call your surgeon's office and talk to them. Their main considerations will be fever and if your lungs are clear. At worst you will have to reschedule when you have recovered. They want to do surgery when you are in the best health possible to lower the risk of complications for you.

[bobbiejones27 17]

Thanks Icy,

I emailed my patient facilitator so I'm sure she will get back to me in the morning. I definitely wouldn't want to go through with the surgery if my body is weak. I just know they told me not to take things like aspirin or ibuprofen this week but was hoping I could do something like Tylenol cold. I have stuck to hot tea and honey for now and some Vitamin c drops. It could just be allergies too.

[Bandista 7,466]

Hope you feel better, Bobbie. You did the right thing calling it in -- they will work with you to determine whether it's better to wait a bit or go forward. Do you like chicken broth and hot sauce or ginger, etc? Might want to stay clear of dairy, which can be mucus-forming....get well soon.