I have been fighting this cold all weekend and now it's settling into my chest a little. I'm worried that they'll tell me I can't do the surgery tomorrow but I won't be able to afford to meet my out-of-pocket in 2014 within the insurance's window of approval. <sigh> Anyone have a positive thought they can throw at me to help me calm down? I have been working toward this day for months - why do I have to get sick NOW? ;(

Jennifer-who-can't-figure-out-the-ticker

Well...if you haven't had any fever... I'm not a nurse but I would think you may be ok for surgery based on that. I had some congestion (allergies) right before my surgery and I was worried about anesthesia. It wasn't a problem. Hang in there! Good Luck!!

Thanks All I can do is go in and see what they say, I guess. I tend to worry myself sick about things that never happen - wish I could take a sleeping pill and pass out until it's time to go to the hospital but I have a feeling I'll be tossing and turning all night :/

I totally understand your nerves. I didn't sleep the night before my surgery...I kept telling myself I was being silly. I cried too. I even woke up that morning telling my husband I wasn't sure I could go through with it...LOL...but he calmed me by reminding me all the time I had spent getting ready for this and how bad I really needed to do this. I was 207 #s, with high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and bad knees. I am so thankful that I went through with the surgery. I stopped taking BP medicine the day I went home from the hospital. My surgery was Sept. 10, 2012. I have lost 63 #s. I weigh 144. My goal was originally 140. My experience has been a good one. I don't regret it one bit. It is a tool that I wish I had known about long ago. Good Luck on your journey!

I asked my surgeon if having a cold would prevent me for being sleeved. He said if I'm leaking green from my face, yes. If I'm running a fever, yes. If it's just allergies or congestion, no.

Have you been loading up on Vitamin c? Maybe you can break it up before surgery !

Best of luck!!

Thanks for your support everyone - I knew I was over-reacting - surgery on MOnday went well and I am back home - yay! Haven't seen a peep of that cold since MOnday morning. Happy New Year!!

Jennifer

Sometimes stress and anxiety decreases our immune system. Glad things went well. :-)