Will my cold cause my surgery to be postponed?

molinomama · December 16, 2008

I am scheduled for surgery on Thursday and started my preop 4 day clear liquid only plan on Sunday. I came down with a cold on Saturday - congestion, cough - no fever. When I went in today for my pre-op, the said I might have to have my date postponed!! They did blood work to see if my white count is elevated - will get the results tomorrow. Anyone experience a cold/sinusitis at the time of their surgery?

bethm · December 16, 2008

I know it's a major major dissapointment if it's postponed but I wouldn't want to be under anesthesia and dealing with the recovery pain and morphine and all that while I was congested. Anesthesia is pretty hard on your breathing/lung function.

Hopefully it clears up right away!

alicez · December 16, 2008

As long as you’re breathing tests are OK. I sure hope it all goes well for you!!

jojo27 · December 16, 2008

I am scheduled for surgery on Thursday and started my preop 4 day clear liquid only plan on Sunday. I came down with a cold on Saturday - congestion, cough - no fever. When I went in today for my pre-op, the said I might have to have my date postponed!! They did blood work to see if my white count is elevated - will get the results tomorrow. Anyone experience a cold/sinusitis at the time of their surgery?

FROM WHAT MY DR TOLD ME HE SAID IF I HAD A COLD OR ANYTHING IT WOULD HAVE TO BE CANCELED .. MAYBE IT JUST DEPENDS ON THE DR :blushing:

aflowers814 · December 16, 2008

When I had my surgery (Dec. 08), I started to get a cold. I took Zycam right away and it cleard my cold up. There are other homeopathic preparations that you can get at your local drug store that won't interfere with anesthesia.

PardoBird · December 18, 2008

You sound like me! I was scheduled for surgery on a Thursday and got a cold the Monday before. I was FEELING HORRIBLE and then it started to clear up. I Still had my cold the day before and checked with my dr. He said as long as I had no fever and little to no congestion I should be fine. They had me come into surgery anyways and while I was getting my IV they did my bloodwork to check my white blood count...as long as its low I'm sure you should be fine. I think Each doctor might be different but I hope you feel better and this all works out. :ohmy:

molinomama · December 24, 2008

I had my surgery - no problems. It was just like you said, checked my blood work to be sure my white cell count was not elevated, put me on antibiotics for protection. I was still congested, but not really bad. I am now 5 days out and feel good, still some congestion, but think that is my usual sinus stuff. Thanks for all the support!