Help!!!!!!! My date is set tomorrow (6th) and I have came down with a cold. So what are my chance that they will want to reschedule? I don't know that I can do the liquid diet any longer with out the band. I need some encouragement!!!!

Thanks

I am most likely over reacting.

I know you probably want to have your surgery ASAP, but I would call the Dr.'s office and see what they want you to do. You don't want to be sick while recovering from surgery

How bad is the cold? I got a chest cold while I was recovering from my surgery and it was miserable. Everytime I coughed it felt like someone was stabbing me. I was so afraid of tearing stiches, dislodging my band, and popping my incisions open. I would not reccomend it to anyone. Be upfront with your Doc and see what he/she suggests. Good luck! You've come this far, a couple of days more may be worth it......................

I had the sniffles the day before my surgery and was told as long as I had no fever, my chest sounded cleasr and I felt okay, they would do the surgery.

Thanks guys!! I am not running a temp, but I have a itchy sore throat which might be gone by tommorrow. I really don't have a cough, but every once and awhile if I talk to much I will get a dry cough. I would think my chest will be clear and I should be good to go. Keep your prayers that I will get it done.

Thanks again!!

I have found this site soooooo helpful

Good Luck with everything.. I hate colds.. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers... Take Care

i had a bit of a cough the day before surgery..and mine went beautifully (banded 2 dec 05)...i do cough every once and a while, and sneeze...it hurts a bit...but nothing to worry about.

i was so nervous the day before surgey, and mine went SOOOO well...i am sure yours will too!!

Thanks!!! I really needed to hear that. I am worried in the first place but now with a little cold I am really nervous.

Thanks

Shelly I think you will be fine. Good luck on your recovery and welcome to band land!! Talk to Dr and let him know about the cold.

I hope you are feeling better. Best of luck today :-)