anyone have a cold just before surgery?

windingshores
windingshores Member Posts: 704
edited March 2015 in Surgery - Before, During, and After

I have a (fairly mild) cold and my surgery is scheduled for this Friday. Mild congestion, feel it a little in my lungs too. I don't want to postpone my surgery. Anyone dealt with this?

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  • Bounce
    Bounce Member Posts: 574
    edited March 2015

    I had a cough before my lumpectomy in 2013.

    My regular doctor said it was from worry about being diagnosed with cancer and that it would pass as soon as I had surgery.

    I really thought the surgeon would cancel but she didn't seem at all worried even though I was coughing a lot and completely hoarse.

    The day after the lumpectomy I was still coughing. I went to an ENT and she had a look at my sinuses and prescribed antibiotics. 2 weeks later my cough was gone. And I changed my regular doctor for someone who has a bit more sense (I hope).

    I remember that being sick did not help my anxiety. I worried more about the cough interfering with surgery than I did about the actual surgery.

    Sending you good wishes for a speedy recovery from your cold and from surgery.

    Hugs.


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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited March 2015

    I canceled my surgery the day before, I had bronchitis. I was worried about coughing on the table with all the tubes and equipment. Rescheduled for a month later, all went well

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  • windingshores
    windingshores Member Posts: 704
    edited March 2015

    Thank you! I did sudafed and tylenol and felt a little better...hoping the feeling in my lungs doesn't develop into a cough. You are right, the suspense about the cold makes the anxiety worse. Last night didn't sleep much and tonight will be only the 2nd time in these 3 weeks I will take 1/2 Klonopin- rest is needed! Good luck to all...

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  • bbbbun
    bbbbun Member Posts: 59
    edited March 2015

    My surgery was scheduled for tomorrow 3/2 however my precious 3 yo grandson's snuggles with his Bunnie resulted in bronchitis for me...wouldn't trade for the snuggles..... BUT called PS and they said no way.... so now I am scheduled for 6/2 arrgghhh (BUSY PS) the anesthesiologist's have a big problem with anything related to chest congestion because of pneumonia ....so so sorry for you!

    Better be safe!!! Blessings to you!!

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  • Bounce
    Bounce Member Posts: 574
    edited March 2015

    Dear windingshores

    I hope you are feeling better and can go ahead with surgery.

    Just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you and hoping for easy healing.

    Hugs and prayers/positive energy being sent your way.

    Once you are feeling a bit better please let us know how you are.



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  • AndreaJ50
    AndreaJ50 Member Posts: 889
    edited March 2015

    I had a slight cold that started a few days before surgery. lt felt more like allergies really. By the day of surgery I had a bit of a cough from post nasal drip. Doc listened to my chest and said no problem. Everything went as planned. Best of luck for you tomorrow!

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  • windingshores
    windingshores Member Posts: 704
    edited March 2015

    Thanks everyone. I went to my PCP to get checked out and then to preop yesterday so it's a go for tomorrow. Nuclear medicine at 9:15 and surgery at 11:30. I am doing a single even though wanted bilateral, because I am older and have some auotimmune health issues. Hoping to do the other one sometime in the next year.

    Good luck to all!

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  • AndreaJ50
    AndreaJ50 Member Posts: 889
    edited March 2015

    Windingshores sending good thoughts your way for your surgery. Doing one at a time might be easier on your system. Please keep in touch. Take care

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