Congestion/allergies heading into surgery

[Victoria_Faith 30]

I'm scheduled for a gastric sleeve next week on Tuesday (2/21). I started having cold symptoms last week and can't seem to kick them. Is there a chance they will postpone my procedure if I'm experiencing congestion with no other symptoms? I suspect it's allergies since I went to a clinic and they ran a covid swab which came back negative. I've been on the liver shrinking diet since 2/7 and have dropped about 17 pounds. I'm concerned that the caloric deficiency is causing my symptoms to be prolonged.

[The Greater Fool 1,951]

As surgeons are people so they each have their quirks, Where one might not give this a second thought another might run screaming from the room upon hearing you sniffle.

The pre-surgery diet is no doubt stressing your body, so it can have an impact in many possible ways both small and smaller.

It's up to you how honest you want to be knowing the risks. I would be tempted to keep my mouth shut and a tissue at hand. Of course, me keeping my mouth shut would be a big ask.

Good luck,

Tek

[Arabesque 6,475]

I’d probably ring the surgeon’s office to be sure. There may be a concern over the congestion restricting your breathing during the surgery or in the first days post surgery. If they do delay it may only be for a few days. The surgery is fairly major & you do want to be in your best health possible even if it is just a cold.

[GeorgieLynn 34]

Im a little late to the party but how did it go? Being this is cold and flu season and it seems so many people are having symptoms which linger for weeks I imagine there will be others who will run run across this sinerareo.

I hope you are recovering well at this time!

[Victoria_Faith 30]

2 hours ago, GeorgieLynn said:

Im a little late to the party but how did it go? Being this is cold and flu season and it seems so many people are having symptoms which linger for weeks I imagine there will be others who will run run across this sinerareo. 

I hope you are recovering well at this time!

I went to see my primary care doctor. He loaded me up on antihistamines and nasal sprays, and encouraged me to get a neti-pot to clear out my sinuses. By the time I got through using all of that for 2-3 days my sinuses cleared right up, and there were no issues with keeping my surgical date. I am 3 days post-op, and feeling a little sore but overall good.