Norovirus a week before surgery?
The Norovirus is running rampant in my area of the world (enough that the schools are shutting down) and I haven't been hit (and hopefully won't), but if I do in the next week, what would happen to my surgery? I'm scheduled for Monday February 20th.
Highest Weight ~400, Surgery Weight 293, Current Weight 227, Goal Weight 180
Highest BMI: 59.1, Current BMI: 32, Goal BMI: 25
VSG on February 20, 2017
The Norovirus is running rampant in my area of the world (enough that the schools are shutting down) and I haven't been hit (and hopefully won't), but if I do in the next week, what would happen to my surgery? I'm scheduled for Monday February 20th.
it will be rescheduled.
I was told my surgery would be postponed if any sign of a fever, cold or flu. The anesthesia risk increases, and your body needs to be strong and healthy for surgery. I actually wore a face mask around my office the week before my surgery since everyone was sick. I know I looked silly and it was pretty uncomfortable, but I did not care at all. I was not going to take any chances! I drank lots of hot tea and washed my hands and used hand sanitizer obsessively. It worked. You might want to do that too. :) Also, your immune system can be weakened from the liquid diet a few days before, so you really want to take as many precautions as possible to keep yourself in good health. Good luck!
Original VSG 3/23/2012 - Revision/Resleeve 1/6/2017
Norovirus is a horrible... I have had it. Obviously there are degrees to severity but I would think if you were actively sick with anything they would postpone it.
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