I'm supposed to start pre-op diet Tuesday. I am coughing up green stuff and my nose is running, I have body aches and I'm completely fatigued.

Has anyone been sick this close to surgery?

I don't know if I can handle the liquid diet while I'm already feeling bad.

Do you think they will want to postpone? I really hope not.

My surgery was originally scheduled for February 21. I got sick the first part of February. I had a bad case of bronchitis. We had to reschedule my surgery for March 31. It took me a long time to get over the bronchitis and there is no way I could have had the surgery. You do not need to have a surgery just after being ill. I would call your program contact and tell them you're sick, that way they can reschedule you now. I hope you feel better soon.

My surgery was originally scheduled for February 21. I got sick the first part of February. I had a bad case of bronchitis. We had to reschedule my surgery for March 31. It took me a long time to get over the bronchitis and there is no way I could have had the surgery. You do not need to have a surgery just after being ill. I would call your program contact and tell them you're sick, that way they can reschedule you now. I hope you feel better soon.

I totally agree! Your body is going to be going through some VERY MAJOR surgery/ changes and you need to be in tip top shape. The only thing that you should have to focus on is getting better from surgery and not a cold on top of it. Also, you're going to be going under some pretty heavy anesthesia which already effects your upper respiratory so again you don't need the added sickness. Get better soon! And stay positive! It will happen when the time is right!