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did anyone have to postpone due to having a cold? Or did they just do the surgery regardless.. just curious thanks julie

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I don't know about that, but I gad my EGD this past Wednesday and had a cold. I did my best to mask it because that was the last step before neeting with the surgeon for a surgery date. In hindsight, I probably should have waited until will cold had run its course; something about being put to sleep and I already can't breath because of congestion is a bit scary. I meet with thw surgeon Tuesday and I am staying in the house until then!

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I just called the nurse and asked her she said I can still have my surgery next friday as long as there is no fever present and not alot of chest congestion. keeping fingers crossed. going to try zycam to see if that will work so I dont get it full blown.. i have been staying at home but I have teens that go to the high school.. grrrrr..

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I have a 10 year old and a college student who comes today for a month! I suppose I will lock myself in my room when he gets home and let them fight until my husband gets in from work!

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My dr. said that he will not sedate anyone if they are the once bit sick. It is too much of a risk and liability to do that. If you have congestion of any sort, it will get a lot worse and it is not worth it. Good luck!

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For a minor head cold with no fever and nothing much in the way of chest congestion, most of the tnme you'd be able to have surgery, whatever you were having done.

If you had a high temp, a hacking cough and could hardly breathe, that's another matter entirely.

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This is what I'm kinda worried about. I've been on antibiotics since last Monday to get rid of a sinus infection and I feel a whole lot better, but my nose is still some what stopped up. Other then that I'm fine, no fever or chest congestion. My surgery is December 19

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