Do they cancel surgery if you have a cold?

[carmar23 10]

My bypass is in 2 days on 9/23, and today I feel like I might be coming down with the virus my kids had last week. Just a mild scratchiness in my throat so far, but I'm worried. Does anyone know if they would cancel surgery if someone has a cold??

[_Brooke_ 45]

My Surgery is the 24th and my surgeon told me if I had a fever or became sick to let him know. I believe they would reschedule you, because they don't want things to get infected, but don't quote me 100% on that.

Hopefully you just don't feel well from the liquid diet or your nerves.

[Djmohr 6,965]

Usually they will postpone if you are sick. It all depends if you're respitory system is involved or if you have a fever.

[carmar23 10]

I spoke to the nurse and she said it might be ok if it doesn't develop any further, but it will be up to the anesthesiologist. So I will find out on the day of. I'll be biting my nails til then

[carmar23 10]

Well they did it! So happy

[Zasha069 17]

I'm very happy for you! Congratulations. ????????

[carmar23 10]

Thanks! ????