I'm so sad. I have developed a full-on cold; sneezing, very sore throat, losing my voice. I have notified my surgeon via email (Per pre-op instructions to notify if I developed cold like symptoms). I don't have a fever....Anyone have any experience with this? Am I going to get cancelled? I'm so sad. Also I have moved so much stuff at work to allow for the time off! And of course endured the pre-op diet....But if it is unsafe of course I understand.

It is hard to say. My guess is the doctor will decide the day of surgery?

Maybe the worst will pass in the next 2 days.

I had cold symptoms when I had my bypass. The doctor said as long as I wasn't running a fever and my lungs were clear he'd do the procedure and it turned out fine! Good luck!

9 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

It is hard to say. My guess is the doctor will decide the day of surgery?

Maybe the worst will pass in the next 2 days.

I hope so. Having with salt water and hoping for the best

8 minutes ago, JRT Mom said:

I had cold symptoms when I had my bypass. The doctor said as long as I wasn't running a fever and my lungs were clear he'd do the procedure and it turned out fine! Good luck!

That's encouraging! Fingers crossed

My best guess is that they will have you arrive as normal for surgery and make a determination at that time. I'd be willing to bet that they choose to err on the side of caution and reschedule if you still have things like:

• Fever
• Coughing
• Throat inflammation
• Lungs not perfectly clear

I was not sick going into surgery, but came down with pneumonia a few weeks later (I'm told this was likely a side effect of the anesthesia). That was no fun! These are big surgeries. Don't fret if the doc delays you a little while to get over this cold. Another week or two is no big deal in the grand scheme of things if it puts you in a better position for success.

I'm sorry about the timing, but better safe than sorry if they have to postpone it.

My best guess is that they will have you arrive as normal for surgery and make a determination at that time. I'd be willing to bet that they choose to err on the side of caution and reschedule if you still have things like:

• Fever
• Coughing
• Throat inflammation
• Lungs not perfectly clear

I was not sick going into surgery, but came down with pneumonia a few weeks later (I'm told this was likely a side effect of the anesthesia). That was no fun! These are big surgeries. Don't fret if the doc delays you a little while to get over this cold. Another week or two is no big deal in the grand scheme of things if it puts you in a better position for success.

I'm guessing you're right. I have to just wait this out

I'm sorry about the timing, but better safe than sorry if they have to postpone it.

You are of course right. Just disappointing!

I just am coming off a really bad 2 week cold (yes, many last that long) and no joke, I can’t imagine not being able to breathe through my nose and coughing my head off after surgery. I couldn’t work for a week. A few colds are a week only, but it is just hard to predict the course. Hopefully it will/did work out!