Ok - I just got my surgery date - May 16th.- just over a month. And I broke out in a rash - doc says I have shingles - gave me antibiotics and pain meds. Does anyone know if I will still be able to have my WLS.

Kaikai

stressed

Shingles is a virus- I think they'd postpone if the shingles aren't resolved by the surgery date.

From what I've heard, shingles can be very painful. I don't think I'd want to be dealing with two different pains at one time, even if they give you the okay for surgery.

I had shingles. ugh. Even after you get better you can have pain. I used to take Valium and could not wear my bra. I would rock back and forth at my desk. It drove me nut.

I don't know if this will work or not but take a spray bottle, put a little bit of purified water and white cider vinegar in it. Spray the rash. I'd say about 80% vinegar and 20% purified water. It will smell but who cares if it works.

Possibly, if you still have a rash you would need to be in isolation so they may not do it with an elective surgery. It would be a good idea to get in contact with your surgeon to find out. Good luck!