Help! Surgery when sick?

[Kelly G 31]

Hi everyone!

I'm due to have my sleeve on Nov 21. My son has just started to show the first signs of getting sick. Does anyone know if they will delay my surgery if I am sick? I am hoping I will either a.) not get it or b.) get it and be over it by surgery time, BUT if it does turn out that I'm sick with the cold or flu at surgery time, does anyone know if they will still do it?

Thanks!

[scootergirl 118]

If your illness is not too serious and your lungs are clear you may be fine. However, please be understanding if your doctor wants to wait for surgery until you are better. It is in the interest of your safety during anesthesia that he/she may ask you to wait. Also, your recovery will be faster and easier if you go into surgery at full strength. Good luck!

[Kelly G 31]

Thank you, scooter girl! I am really hoping that, even if I get something between now and then, I will at least not be too sick for surgery. Between all the juggling at work I had to do to get the time off for the surgery in the first place, and getting the time off paid, I'm really needing this surgery to happen on the 21st!! But, obviously, my safety will come first!

[scootergirl 118]

I understand the stress of organizing ones life in preparation for surgery. Please be kind to yourself and try not to fret. Fretting sucks energy from you which is better used keeping you healthy and strong.