I have a cold 2 days before surgery! Will they cancel

[lisafrommassachusetts 319]

I'm so sad. I have developed a full-on cold; sneezing, very sore throat, losing my voice. I have notified my surgeon via email (Per pre-op instructions to notify if I developed cold like symptoms). I don't have a fever....Anyone have any experience with this? Am I going to get cancelled? I'm so sad. Also I have moved so much stuff at work to allow for the time off! And of course endured the pre-op diet....But if it is unsafe of course I understand.

[Apple1 2,572]

It is hard to say. My guess is the doctor will decide the day of surgery?

Maybe the worst will pass in the next 2 days.

[JRT Mom 919]

I had cold symptoms when I had my bypass. The doctor said as long as I wasn't running a fever and my lungs were clear he'd do the procedure and it turned out fine! Good luck!

[lisafrommassachusetts 319]

9 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

It is hard to say. My guess is the doctor will decide the day of surgery?

Maybe the worst will pass in the next 2 days.

I hope so. Having with salt Water and hoping for the best

[lisafrommassachusetts 319]

8 minutes ago, JRT Mom said:

I had cold symptoms when I had my bypass. The doctor said as long as I wasn't running a fever and my lungs were clear he'd do the procedure and it turned out fine! Good luck!

That's encouraging! Fingers crossed

[BigLoser2020 9]

My best guess is that they will have you arrive as normal for surgery and make a determination at that time. I'd be willing to bet that they choose to err on the side of caution and reschedule if you still have things like:

• Fever
• Coughing
• Throat inflammation
• Lungs not perfectly clear

I was not sick going into surgery, but came down with pneumonia a few weeks later (I'm told this was likely a side effect of the anesthesia). That was no fun! These are big surgeries. Don't fret if the doc delays you a little while to get over this cold. Another week or two is no big deal in the grand scheme of things if it puts you in a better position for success.

[GradyCat 3,696]

I'm sorry about the timing, but better safe than sorry if they have to postpone it.

[lisafrommassachusetts 319]

My best guess is that they will have you arrive as normal for surgery and make a determination at that time. I'd be willing to bet that they choose to err on the side of caution and reschedule if you still have things like:

• Fever
• Coughing
• Throat inflammation
• Lungs not perfectly clear

I was not sick going into surgery, but came down with pneumonia a few weeks later (I'm told this was likely a side effect of the anesthesia). That was no fun! These are big surgeries. Don't fret if the doc delays you a little while to get over this cold. Another week or two is no big deal in the grand scheme of things if it puts you in a better position for success.

I'm guessing you're right. I have to just wait this out

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[lisafrommassachusetts 319]

I'm sorry about the timing, but better safe than sorry if they have to postpone it.

You are of course right. Just disappointing!

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[AlwaysCruising 100]

I just am coming off a really bad 2 week cold (yes, many last that long) and no joke, I can’t imagine not being able to breathe through my nose and coughing my head off after surgery. I couldn’t work for a week. A few colds are a week only, but it is just hard to predict the course. Hopefully it will/did work out!