Question:
Cold and Surgery?

Right now, I am sick. Got a cold of some kind...low fever, running nose, cough. The last time I got sick it started out like this and ended up with me in the emergency room and three weeks of recovery time. I seem to get sick like this every couple of years...and its been almost two years since the last time. What will happen if I get sick and am sick for surgery? Only 27 days to go!    — Renee B. (posted on October 14, 2003)

October 14, 2003
I got a cold right before my surgery and my doctor wanted all symptoms gone for 4-5 days or he would have rescheduled.
   — [Deactivated Member]

October 14, 2003
I did not want to get sick before my surgery so did not stay out at night in cool damp weather. I did not go to my grandchildren,s ballgames in the rain. I tried to stay a way from people who were sick. I also wiped down the telephone receivers, light switches, and door handles down with alcohol a lot. I also washed my hands a lot and tried not to touch my eyes and nose. I thought better be safe than sorry it couldn't hurt.LOL . I did this about two weeks before my surgery.
   — charanewme

October 14, 2003
my friend had a cold before she had surgery...last week. the doc told her as long as she wasn't on antibiotics or running a fever.
   — Lynette H.