I am scheduled for surgery a week from today, April 15. I was told no Advil, Motrin, herbal supplements, or vitamins for 14 days before the surgery, which I have been good about. My son has had a cold and I am starting to feel a little weird; however, I can't tell if it's a cold or just seasonal allergies. I would normally take Airborne or Alka Seltzer Cold to help fight it up, but figure I should just stay away from those. He did say I could take Tylenol if I need to. Do you think that means it would be okay to take a Tylenol Cold pill too? I don't want to take one unless I KNOW it's okay. I just don't want to get sick before my surgery and having it risk getting postponed!!!

i wouldn't risk it i would call to ask just to make sure.... because i would think the airborne would be ok.. i love that stuff i dont care what anyone says about it....

I would not take anything unless you check with your Doctor. The motrin and the advil and things like that contain asprin which can affect your clotting factor. You would not want to have blood that is too thin when you are going to have surgery..

I am confused about the Vitamins. I wonder why they would tell you that? Please let me know why, if you ever find out that is. *smile*

Nancy:rolleyes2:

It's too late to call tonight, but I'll call them in the morning and ask them. I was confused about the vitamins as well, but didn't ask. If I can remember, I'll ask them about that tomorrow today. Thanks for your help!

I had day surgery (for something else) a month ago and was told that some vitamins can cause excessive bleeding also--wonder if that was the reason they told you this? If so, they could have clarified which vitamins you should stay away from.

Honestly, a tylenol cold pill wouldn't hurt in small amounts. They are just concerned about thinning out your blood. Any NSAIDs can do it, i.e. Advil, Aleve, ibuprofen, naprosyn, among a few others. To be BRUTALLY honest, it probably wouldn't matter too much if you took a very small amount, but there are reasons why they advise against it.

Simply, Tylenol Cold and Sinus probably wouldn't hurt, but if you do take it pre-op, I would cut it out 48 to 72ish hours beforehand. There are things in there that may or may not be good for surgery.

you know what's weird...i'm scheduled for surgery on thursday (17th) and no one told me this. i just took advil because i hurt my back and some immunity complex from alka seltzer (to fight colds) because i have a sore throat (i just wanted to fight it off before it really comes).

great.