Question:
Can you still have surgery if you have a cold(sore throat/heaviness of chest) ?

I am scheduled for surgery on Dec. 12 and as of right now I have a bad cold. My throat is sore and my chest feels sore when I take deep breaths, I am 10 days away and I am afraid this will be a setback. Does anyone know?    — Jackie R. (posted on December 5, 2000)

December 5, 2000
Hi..I had a cold 6 days prior to my surgery....I rested, downed ibuprofen, rested, took vitamin C, rested, huffed vick's vapor rub (what I didn't slather on myself!), kept as clean as humanly possible, rested, go look at my profile..hahaha...you'll see. Best wishes, I just know you will be well in time..or at least I'm going to have faith that you will be. God bless~Terri
   — Terri G.

December 6, 2000
I got pharyngitis 3 days before surgery. My surgeon sent me to my PCP for shots of decadron and rocephin. Cleared it up quickly and surgery went off as planned.
   — [Deactivated Member]

December 6, 2000
Hi Jackie, One of my surgeons pre-op requirements was to call his office if I had cold symptoms, sore throat or a fever. Hopefully in 10 days your cold will be pretty much cleared. I hope you feel better and good luck with your surgery. Janice
   — Jan M.

December 8, 2000
Depending on how bad your cold is and hoping it's not pneumonia or bronchitis, they might postpone surgery. But I would call the surgeon's office and see what they say and what their protocol is regarding a stiuation like that. Hope it all works out...Hugs,
   — Marni