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I woke up sick today (nasal congestion & itchy throat)-- and I am one week from starting my pre-op diet and 3 weeks from surgery date (SQUEAL- EXCITING!!!).

However, I am kind of freaking out because I don't know if this will delay me at all- I do not want to be delayed! I plan on drinking a ton of Water and taking Vitamins, Zycam, etc to ward it off...hopefully that kills it.

Do I need to tell my surgery coordinator that I have a cold- or should I just wait it out?

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I don't see why it should delay you, you have 3 weeks to kick this bug! Just make sure no NSAID products, but Acetaminophen products you should be good to go with. :) I wouldn't think it necessary to contact your surgery coordinator unless it encroaches closer to the actual date.

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@@Aranks Thanks! I am going to try to just drink a ton of Water and see where I am next week. Pheew. THANK YOU!

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As long as your not running a temp you should be ok.

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Thanks all! I am not running a temp luckily. I think it is a head cold? One of my nostrils is on strike and when I talk, I sound funny and feel slightly under Water. I have DayQuil, Zycam, Airborne and Water on today's menu (not all at once, though!).

Happy Day After Christmas!!! THANK YOU for your replies- I was freaking out!

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