Question:
eight days to wls and i've developed a nasty cold 1st one in years

help what can i do what's next.    — janis T. (posted on November 12, 2000)

November 11, 2000
Call your doctor for treatment or ideas. I had a small cold before surgery too, not a real nasty one. It was over by the time surgery came. Make absolutely certain that if you take over-the-counter cold remedies that you tell your surgeon and anesthesiologist what you were taking and when as many of this can have adverse effects on your anesthesia!
   — Cindy H.

November 12, 2000
Janice, My step dad is a pharmacist. His personal "cure" for colds is LOTS of vitamin C. Like 1000 mg three times a day. Zinc lozenges are also supposed to help shorten the duration of a cold. You can find both at Walmart, or any drug store.
   — BethVBG

November 12, 2000
Janis, one of my pre op orders was to call the doctor's office if I developed a cold or fever. Even though you are a week or so from the procedure, you may want to call your doctor's office to see if there is anything you need to do. Good luck, Janice
   — Jan M.

June 7, 2002
I have been told by the docs where I work: If you treat a cold, it will go away in 7 days. If you do nothing, it will take a week. If it truly is just a cold, I don't think you'll have anything much to worry about on surgery day.
   — Kimberley E.