Question:
Will surgery be cancelled if a patient is having allergy symptoms pre-op?

My wls is scheduled for May 4th. I do not want to have to postpone surgery and go through this waiting period again. I am having allergy symptoms such as scratchy, sore throat and post nasal drip. I do not have any fever and feel fine other than the throat. Is this type of condition one that would keep me out of the O.R. on the 4th of May?    — Susan I. (posted on April 23, 2001)

April 23, 2001
if it doesnt bother you and your pcp clears you for surgery, there is no reason why it would be postponed.
   — Kathy831

April 23, 2001
I had the same thing 4 days before my Open RNY on April 6th , 2001 ! I called my family Dr. and told him and he prescribed some medicine for me. I took it and the day before surgery was the last dose ; I did tell my surgeon on the phone before my surgery date . I was over it by surgery and I had no problems. Afrin Nasel Spray and Zithromax is what my Dr. gave me. Check with your family Dr. in the morning ! Call your surgeon and let them know you are being treated . Good Luck !
   — kountry

April 23, 2001
I would definately call primary physician and get some medication, before it turns into something! You should be fine, I had problems with my asthma the day of surgery and they just gave me some medication IV prior to surgery. But I would definately call, as you have several days prior to surgery and can get something, you want to make sure you get it taken care of, as that will be one less thing to worry about after surgery! Good Luck!
   — Jeanne P.