I'm new to this forum and will be getting my band on Sept 4 with Dr Ortiz..

about 2 weeks ago I had a sinus infection and now I have a cold or really really really bad allergy ... Anyways.. Anyone know of having to delay getting the band because of a cold??

Thanks!

Stephanie

Most doctors will delay it until you get over it. Get some meds for it and you'll probably be ready by weeks end! Good Luck!

My op was delayed by a month as i also had a cold, its safer to wait unitil you are feeling better. Hope u feel better soon xxx

If you had a full on cold I dont think it would be a good idea to go under anaesthetic, but Sep 4 is still a while away, you should be able to be over a cold by then.

Were you treated for the sinus infection with antibiotics? That should have cleared everything up quick smart, otherwise it could just linger and linger.

my pcp gave me antibiotics for the infection but I think it might be a really bad allergy attack.. Benadryl seems to be helping a lot... I really dont want to reschedule though.. The plane tickets are non refundable.. LOL

I got an infection in my leg last week and am on antibiotics. Then two days ago I got a cold. I am scheduled for surgery on September 6th with Dr. Ortiz. I hope this clears up by next week, it would be a nightmare to try to reschedule. My wife and I have non refundable tickets and we are sending our five year old son to stay with my sister in St. Louis for the week.

I better feel a whole lot better before surgery. I just mowed the lawn and it feels like I am coughing up a lung. So I am sure that my current condition would keep me from surgery.

I guess if I have to reschedule then my wife and I have a nice vacation alone in San Diego. I am back at school on the 11th, so I would not be able to reschedule again for months.

Most surgeons won't operate if you're sick or have had a recent illness. the best thing to do is call the surgeon's office and follow his/her instructions.

I suposed I should call them even though I am feeling soooo much better now that that cold front finally blew thru!!! Major weather changes always throw my allergies in a loop...