I'm five days out from my sleeve surgery and feel congested and the beginning stages of being sick (again). This will be the 3rd time since November! Anyway, I'm worried I won't be able to get the surgery. I'm just congested so far so I am hoping that if I don't have a fever I can still have the surgery. Anyone have anything like this?

Typically, as long as you don't have a fever, they will go ahead with the surgery...the biggest concern is with the anesthesiologist. As long as he or she is comfortable with the procedure, you should be okay.

I am having some drainage junk as well. I have been taking taking claritin and airbourne trying to head it off! Good luck! I hope it passes! I did my preadmission testing this morning and they said as long as my lungs are clear a common cold won't cause any issue. Hopefully it is the same in your case!

I was in the beginning stage of a cold or some sort of a respiratory virus on the day I was scheduled for surgery. My Dr said no to surgery that day and I was relieved . It was a good call, I ended up with a fever of 102 and it settled in my chest. It would've made for a difficult recovery from surgery. I rescheduled and had surgery 3 weeks later. It all worked out, it was just a nuisance to reschedule all of the plans I had for the recovery from surgey. I am happy we rescheduled.

I'm hoping to not reschedule since my mother in law is already here to help with my two toddlers. I don't know that I'd want her here long than three weeks ???? I'm just hoping this is some congestion, maybe allergies, and that it will calm down and go away ASAP. Positive thinking!

I'm sure you will be fine if your surgery is 5 days away. You can always call your surgeon's office and explain what's going on. That might make you feel more relaxed. Good luck!

Hope you feel well soon

Start taking NyQuil at night

Zycam can shorten duration and lessen symptoms.