Question:
Please help! Pre-op Antibiotics question

Hi everyone. I was wondering how long before surgery should you stop taking any anti-biotics. I am scheduled for the DS this friday (2/18) and have just started anti-biotics yesterday. I didn't think I would need them, I had a cold about three weeks ago but the sore throat is still hanging around, no other symptoms. So the "walk-in" put me on antibiotics (because it was the weekend my PCP wasn't in) and my surgeons office staff's message said they won't be answering the phone this week and to leave messages, please help!!! Thanks for any information.    — Christina D. (posted on February 14, 2000)

February 14, 2000
Hi Christina, I was on antibiotics before surgery and my surgeons' office told me I could take them up to and including the day before surgery. However, I think it is very important you let your surgeon know about the antibiotics, just in case they don't work in time before your surgery- you don't want to have surgery with your immune system compromised! After all, we are doing this for our health! Good Luck.
   — M B.

February 14, 2000
Hi Christina: I agree, continue taking the antibiotics and leave a detailed message for your doctor. Good luck on Friday! Jaye
   — Jaye C.