Omfg - yeast infection (pre-op!!!)

[MissK 0]

I've just discovered I have a yeast infection under my breasts - I had it a few weeks ago and believed it had cleared. I still have the ointment from the doctor so I am furiously applying it, but I am FREAKED OUT because it is Saturday night and I am scheduled for surgery on Tuesday.

If I do still have evidence of a yeast infection on the day, will they postpone my op???

God, please don't let them postpone the op, I've gone to hell and back arranging for things to run smoothly (parents travelling a LONG way to be here, training a temp to back-fill my position at work, etc).

[sandiegokate 0]

Hi MissK,

I don't think it will be a problem, plus after you use the cream it usually clears up really quickly. :biggrin: Just make sure to keep it really clean, and use a hair dryer to dry under your breasts to help healing along and prevention for future. Also.. take a probiotic supplement or eat yogurt with lots of live cultures in it, that will help! Some of us are more prone to them than others. I tend to have "skin" issues of all types..

You'll be fine.. I am so excited for you.. your surgery is in just a few days!!!

[abbypoo 0]

I think you will be fine, BUT you might want to tell your surgeon about the yeast infection prior to the surgery, just in case it could be a problem. Take Sandie's advice about the yogurt. I once had a doctor tell me that plain yogurt (no sugar) would cure a yeast infection. It's worth a shot because all those intravenous antibiotics they give you post-surgery could set you up for another one. Good luck, and don't worry so much! I worried so much before my surgery, but everything turned out fine.