What about a cold.

I'm sure it's been asked before but... I am suposed to have surgery in 7 days. Yesterday I came down with a cold now what do you think will happen?   I asked the nurse who did my pre admittance intake  and labs  this morning  at the hosptal and she said it shouldn't be a problem. But i'm still worried.  

Francine, I can only go on personal experience. I had just gotten over a cold at time of surgery. The Dr's and nurses knew about it, but they didn't seem overly concerned because I had no fever, and my lungs were clear. I hope it works out as good for you! Doug

Thanks.  So far it hasn't went to my lungs. I'll keep my fingers crossed!! Francine

You should call the doc and ask what OTC you could take. Most should be OK but there are a few that you shouldn't take.  I found this on another support group site Re: [Graduate-OSSG] I THINK I'M COMMING DOWN WITH A COLD A week before I had WLS, I thought I was coming down with a cold. My PCP gave me the Z-Pack, a strong dose of antibioctics. I was still stuffy on the day of surgery, but the "sleep doc" was only concerned with with my lungs, which were clear. Good luck! jackie/NJ  THINK I'M COMMING DOWN WITH A COLD.............  I swear that Airborne is a great help. I use it whenever I feel a cold coming on, and it either stops the cold in its tracks or lessens the impact greatly. Get it, use it. Cannot hurt our pouches. It's wonderful stuff to have on hand. Alice the different Re:I THINK I'M COMMING DOWN WITH A COLD.............  I will swear by Zicam. It's a zinc nasal spray that will stop you from getting colds that are coming and get rid of colds you already have. When I feel a cold coming on I will start taking Zicam and within the next day or two, all symptoms will stop. It's amazing. Again CALL YOU DOC just to be sure.  Good Luck,  Robin

Thanks for the link. And the advice. I guess I will  call the doc in an hour when they open.

THanks,  I went to my pcp. he said everything looked and sounded okay. He put me on a z pac. said for just in case never to safe!!

Check with the doc, but  Zicam can lessen the duration of the cold