Sick 6 days before surgery

[GotItDoneInHarlem 302]

I thought i was my sinuses being funny, but I started sneezing and have a little cough.

I WILL NOT MOVE MY DATE UNLESS I MUST! I've; got a 6 month insurance approval window and pushing to next summer (my only choice) would ruin that.

Does anyone know at what point they will deny you surgery? Temperature? Cough? Runny nose? (And I DO understand that this is all stuff only my doctor can truly answer, but looking for people with experience as well.

DOING:

1) Water WATER WATER

2) Zinc

3) Emergen-C

4) Sudafed (the strong kind) with an antihistamine

5) Guaifenesin to thin things out.

I'm hoping I can attack this cold head on and knock it down a few days. I have 5 full days to recover as best as possible. Do you think I'll be able to have surgery even with some minimal (if any) symptoms?

I'll be devastated but obviously don't want to make myself worse.

-J

Edited December 14, 2013 by HarlemLoser

[CoffeeGrinDR 148]

I think their threshold is a fever (as they wouldn't want to risk infection). Hopefully its just one of the quick bugs that have been circulating. Sounds like you're doing everything possible. sleep, zinc, and Vitamin C are your best weapons. Hang in there! We're with you!

[MsK1972 112]

You should be fine as long as you don't have a fever, I had a cold as well. Be sure not to take medicine with aspirin, as it will thin your blood and that's a no no for surgery. I pray you feel better.

K

[college_chick 20]

Also make sure with your doctor that what you're taking to head of the cold is allowed. Mine is the 16th and I'm not allowed aspirin,NSAID's, Multivitamins and a long list of other things. Your doctor might not have the same requirements but it would suck to have to reschedule because you were trying so hard not to.

[GotItDoneInHarlem 302]

I'm down to three days to surgery and have a pretty solid productive cough. The antibiotics I was on for a sinus infection seem to be helpful. The snot and sneezing are over, but I'm worried if I cough up a wad of phlegm before surgery it'll be called off. Does a little cough (productive) ruin my chances? What's the worst case scenario if I go in acting healthy and have the cough after?

Then again I'm worried that I've "only" lost 8 pounds in 11 days and that I will get cancelled on for that.

I think the best medicine would be a big dose of chill the F out, rest and relax, and get sleeved.

[LuminousLife 145]

I got sick pre op too. Doc had me wait 3 weeks. Trust me, you don't want to have a cough post op, ouch!

[dreamscometrue 262]

Ahhhh.... Dealing with the same issue right now! I have not been sick in YEARS ... Until now. Coughing like crazy, pretty much no voice (it's the worst in the morning) ANNNDD surgery is first thing Tuesday morning. I've been rocking Mucinex, bought a vaporizer, cough drops, and have been getting plenty of fluids and sleep. Pray for me people! New insurance won't cover surgery as of January 1st so there's no time to push this back! What are the odds? Seriously!!

[DreaE 13]

I am having the same issue. I haven't had a cold in almost a year & now that I am a week away from surgery I am coming down with a cold. I hope you get better & have the all clear for surgery. My surgeon told me to call him the day before if my cold isn't gone.

[MsK1972 112]

A lot of ppl get sick prior to..I don't know if it's the stress or a coincidence, but just remember..take Med's with no aspirin or antihistamine in them (thins the blood) it's a no no a week before surgery. Drink hot totties w/Rock N Rye (that really helped me) plenty of sleep & OJ..

Prayers up ppl...I'm almost 2 months Post Surgery and I'm loving my sleeve. Good luck everyone.

K

[GotItDoneInHarlem 302]

OK. So no more snotty nose and a I occasionally have to clear my throat but no cough.

Only thing, and I don't think it counts, my temperature is 99.4.

Any thoughts?

[DirtyHarriett 94]

I think you will be just fine. The no aspirin and such is very important so keep NO secrets from your surgeon.

If you cough post op, keep a pillow or hold your stomach with your hand. Helps a lot! If they give you an abdominal binder, even better! You can buy one if one isn't provided.

Wishing you an Uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery.