I am scheduled for surgery on 11/19. I have a bad cold with cough and earache for about ten days. I went to my pcp and she gave me antibiotics on Thursday and my ear is better. But I am still coughing and feeling generally awful. I hate to reschedule the surgery, I have been on the preop diet for week almost (4 new directions servings per day, about 800 calories) . I hate to have to restart it. I am afraid the reason I have not gotten well is the diet. I just feel like the whole thing has turned into a mess. I have scheduled my whole life around this surgery date. Time off work, people coming from out of town. I have waited for months!

You are fine. I had the worst cold of my life the week of my surgery. I was doped up on Tylenol Cold for the entire week with permission from my surgeon and as I was wheeled back I was holding a box of tissues and coughing. It's all good. Call your surgeon and let them know, but go with it. You will do great!

I think as long as your not running a temp you should be alright, but ask. They load you up with antibiotics in the OR also.

Best wishes!

I'm sick as well! Sore throat and a cough. My surgery is on Thursday.