Last Thursday I had a scratchy sore throat for a couple days. It went away. Figured it was allergies. Yesterday I started constant sneezing and no allergy meds in my arsenal would fix it. This morning I have crap in my chest, a slight cough and still a sneezing with a runny nose. No fever. This is NOT ideal for the week before surgery! Liquid diet starts today and Pre-op Appointment is tomorrow. Last thing I need is a stupid cold to postpone surgery plus my medical leave is all set up with HR. Waiting to hear from my surgeon about what they want me to do. Anyone else get a cold right before surgery?

This didn't happen to me but I am a surgical nurse. I wouldn't worry about it just yet. You can go ahead and talk to your surgeon about it but ultimately your anesthesiologist will decided whether or not your lungs are in good condition for general anesthesia. I hope it clears up soon! When is your surgery?

3 minutes ago, KCgirl061 said:

This didn't happen to me but I am a surgical nurse. I wouldn't worry about it just yet. You can go ahead and talk to your surgeon about it but ultimately your anesthesiologist will decided whether or not your lungs are in good condition for general anesthesia. I hope it clears up soon! When is your surgery?

That’s reassuring! Surgery is next Tuesday the 14th.

Oh no, I hope it clears up, you've got a week. Get well soon!

On 5/7/2019 at 6:39 AM, GradyCat said:

Oh no, I hope it clears up, you've got a week. Get well soon!

Thank you!!! Your well wishes must be powerful! LOL I'm already better. Phew

20 hours ago, ??????? said:

Thank you!!! Your well wishes must be powerful! LOL I'm already better. Phew

Yay! Glad to hear it!

oooh that's great news you are feeling better! i had this with a previous surgery and a cold, but they went ahead after i'd been worrying a lot before hand that it would be cancelled

hope surgery goes really smoothly for you