WolfeCookie 8 Posted December 30, 2013 I have been fighting this cold all weekend and now it's settling into my chest a little. I'm worried that they'll tell me I can't do the surgery tomorrow but I won't be able to afford to meet my out-of-pocket in 2014 within the insurance's window of approval. <sigh> Anyone have a positive thought they can throw at me to help me calm down? I have been working toward this day for months - why do I have to get sick NOW? ;( Jennifer-who-can't-figure-out-the-ticker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zelmo 20 Posted December 30, 2013 Well...if you haven't had any fever... I'm not a nurse but I would think you may be ok for surgery based on that. I had some congestion (allergies) right before my surgery and I was worried about anesthesia. It wasn't a problem. Hang in there! Good Luck!! 1 WolfeCookie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WolfeCookie 8 Posted December 30, 2013 Thanks All I can do is go in and see what they say, I guess. I tend to worry myself sick about things that never happen - wish I could take a sleeping pill and pass out until it's time to go to the hospital but I have a feeling I'll be tossing and turning all night :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zelmo 20 Posted December 30, 2013 I totally understand your nerves. I didn't sleep the night before my surgery...I kept telling myself I was being silly. I cried too. I even woke up that morning telling my husband I wasn't sure I could go through with it...LOL...but he calmed me by reminding me all the time I had spent getting ready for this and how bad I really needed to do this. I was 207 #s, with high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and bad knees. I am so thankful that I went through with the surgery. I stopped taking BP medicine the day I went home from the hospital. My surgery was Sept. 10, 2012. I have lost 63 #s. I weigh 144. My goal was originally 140. My experience has been a good one. I don't regret it one bit. It is a tool that I wish I had known about long ago. Good Luck on your journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loveelaura 52 Posted December 30, 2013 I asked my surgeon if having a cold would prevent me for being sleeved. He said if I'm leaking green from my face, yes. If I'm running a fever, yes. If it's just allergies or congestion, no. Have you been loading up on Vitamin c? Maybe you can break it up before surgery ! Best of luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WolfeCookie 8 Posted January 2, 2014 Thanks for your support everyone - I knew I was over-reacting - surgery on MOnday went well and I am back home - yay! Haven't seen a peep of that cold since MOnday morning. Happy New Year!! Jennifer 2 lauri407 and Susysleever reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Susysleever 265 Posted January 2, 2014 Sometimes stress and anxiety decreases our immune system. Glad things went well. :-) 1 WolfeCookie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
