GOT a cold 1 week prior to surgery

SLHarrison · August 27, 2006

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

Iluvharleys · August 27, 2006

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!

sugarplum · August 27, 2006

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

Jachut · August 27, 2006

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.

SLHarrison · August 27, 2006

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

P McDonald · August 30, 2006

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.

Elisabethsew · August 30, 2006

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.

SLHarrison · August 30, 2006

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...