Can this really happen? :cry

I went for pre-surgical testing on Thursday and yesterday received a call that my white blood cell count was a little high (the nurse said 10 was normal; mine was 12).

They are going to test again on the morning of my surgery date and if my count doesn't go down, surgery could be postponed.

I don't feel like I have a cold, or anything wrong with me at all, but I guess I'm fighting off something. I'll be so bummed if I get another date.

I'm going to take zinc lozenges, drink lots of fluids, and rest this weekend.

yes my surgery was delayed by a month because i had a cold, it is dangerous 2 go under anesthetic when u have a cold with the breathing equiptment.

While I was at work yesterday a customer came in. She said she had been away from school for the week, I asked her why and she said she has MONO I was polite, and the minute she walked out the door I washed my hands and sprayed the place with Lysol disenfectant spray. I' d would be super upset if my surgery was post- poned cause I got MONO!!!!

Yup, happened to me. Delayed for a month. It sucked. But in the grand scheme of things, it's better to be delayed than have additional surgical risks.

While I certainly agree it is better to be safe than sorry, I am hoping for you that your level comes within the normal range!!

Crossing my fingers for you!

Sherry

Thanks everyone. Just a couple of hours after I posted this, I felt like I had a cold. Suddenly very tired, sore throat, stuffy nose. My husband just went to get some Airborne for me. I'm hoping it will pass before the 21st!

I asked my GP for a shot of antibiotics the week before my surgery. The same thing happened to me and I headed straight for something quick!

Yep, I was told to suck down pure orange juice and cranberry juice like it is going out of style!!

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you that all will go well and this time next week you'll be banded and branded, LOL. That's what my husband calls me.

I work in a different speciality and yes, we do delay surgery if there is ANY illness.

Hope ya get a date soon!

Can this really happen? :cry

I went for pre-surgical testing on Thursday and yesterday received a call that my white blood cell count was a little high (the nurse said 10 was normal; mine was 12).

They are going to test again on the morning of my surgery date and if my count doesn't go down, surgery could be postponed.

I don't feel like I have a cold, or anything wrong with me at all, but I guess I'm fighting off something. I'll be so bummed if I get another date.

I'm going to take zinc lozenges, drink lots of fluids, and rest this weekend.

Sounds like you have a plan, feel better soon!!!

Good luck, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Let us know how it went!

Thanks everyone. I woke up today feeling a lot better; I *hope* better enough to go through with surgery. Thanks again for all the good wishes.