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logen000    15

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My surgery date is the 10th and my preop testing is on the 6th... I woke up with a stuffy nose and watery eyes. Not sick just congested. Does anyone know what they scan for so i can take something for this. Ive came so far and i dont want to be stopped for a stuffed nose!

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Montana Gal    448

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Pre op testing is usually to get a basline on your blood count and blood chemistry. I do not know of any surgeons who do drug testing other than maybe for nicotine. I believe you are safe taking something for congestion, but call your surgeon's office if you are concerned....best of luck with your surgery.

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If your still stuffy on your surgery day, tell the anesthesiologist and ask for something to dry you out. I have allergies and always ask for this. A dopamine patch for nausea is also something he/she can do. I got one before my WLS, I think it lasted 48 hours.

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Aggiemae    739

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Scopolamine patch...darn spell check!

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Christina.Rose    287

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Ok....I had a cold and a cough on the day of my first surgery date AND my second date. I was told to NOT do surgery unless I was 100%. I was taking Claratin to dry my nose up and my RN said it was not safe. I don't know any science behind it, just what I was told. She said there was a chance of aspiration while I was under anaesthesia.....once again just saying what I was told. Ask your doctor if you are Ok for surgery first. I hope everything works out for you.

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Ok....I had a cold and a cough on the day of my first surgery date AND my second date. I was told to NOT do surgery unless I was 100%. I was taking Claratin to dry my nose up and my RN said it was not safe. I don't know any science behind it, just what I was told. She said there was a chance of aspiration while I was under anaesthesia.....once again just saying what I was told. Ask your doctor if you are Ok for surgery first. I hope everything works out for you.

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My stuffy nose has cleared up i told my doctor and they did testing ! Im good :) yay thank you

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