Will a cold postpone surgery?

[Allformyson 0]

My 14 mo old has a slight cold and I will inevitably get it too. I already feel it in my throat. Will this postpone my surgery if I'm not better soon? It is a week from tomorrow.

[tiffanye 0]

i was sick two weeks before my surgery and they said a cold would be ok as long as i didn't have any infections. i was over my cold before i had surgery. but maybe you could try something like zacam...i am not even sure that is how you spell it.

[lanashegog 0]

That is what I was going to say, just take some meds...You can beat it before your date.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

It can; you'll need to just check with your surgeon. If you are badly congested, for example, it may impact your anesthesia and oxygenation. Good luck!

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

Zicam or Airborne would be a good thing for RIGHT NOW. Could stop the cold in its tracks.

[hairnv 0]

Did my pre-op yesterday, and it said if sick 24 hours before surgery to call. Hopefully you will be all over it if you get it by then. Good luck! Janis

[Allformyson 0]

I'm scared I will get canceled... tomorrow is my pre-op and my mild cold got worse over the weekend. I think my congestion is getting better but sore throat and now glands are back. I tried Zicam (waste of $9), drinking lots of OJ, doubling my Vitamins..anything and everything. Surgery is Thurs.

My husband took off work to take care of my son (and me) and he wont' be able to take anymore time off anytime soon.