I am having a hysterectomy tomorrow but I have a cold. Will yhis prevent me from having my surgery? I a so miserable and am and so desperately need this done. What kind of monkey wrenches will this though in the way?
2006-08-27 09:46:58 · 11 answers · asked by kenntonip 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
NO NO NO
Contact YOUR doctor & hospital IMMEDIATELY to reschedule!
2006-08-27 10:00:25 · answer #1 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not, the surgery will have to be re-scheduled. A hystrectomy is considered an elective surgery, meaning its not for an immediate life-threatening condition. Only surgeries performed for a immediate life-threatening condition will warrant an approval to move ahead while the patient is experiencing an additional ailment.
2006-08-27 22:57:46 · answer #2 · answered by Doc from Bangkok 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general, elective surgeries not are performed in the presence of infection. You must speak to your surgeon STAT to find out what her/his position is about your situation. You know for what time your procedure is scheduled. Because the schedule for procedures can start at around 6:30 am, you'd better call and have your surgeon paged to you NOW. Have complete information ready and on hand: your current temperature and any other symptoms.
I'm not saying this is guaranteed but your surgeon may wish to reschedule.
2006-08-27 17:11:59 · answer #3 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wait till your cold clears up - your immune system is down/fighting a cold and virus - you might catch a staff infection during your stay (even for a few hours) while in the hospital - these are very tough to cure . be careful - watch your own health. The hospital is a very dirty place.!If the nurses and doctors would only wash their hands from patient - it would be a great place to be!
2006-08-27 16:59:25 · answer #4 · answered by lakelady 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't think your surgeon would go ahead with surgery if you are already sick.
I understand the desperation. But you DO want to wake up.
Get Well!!
2006-08-27 16:50:44 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't recommend having major surgery if you have a cold: reason being pneumonia can be a complication of major surgery.Speak with your surgeon.
2006-08-27 17:02:38 · answer #6 · answered by Elizabeth 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is very important to ask your doctor.
2006-08-27 16:52:18 · answer #7 · answered by songbird 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ooooh....If it's pretty bad, your doc may make you wait. you don't want mucus clogging up your breathing tubes.
2006-08-27 16:49:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor or nurse.
2006-08-27 16:49:04 · answer #9 · answered by Jacks036 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if your sick in anyway to my knowledge they WONT do the surgery
2006-08-27 17:26:41 · answer #10 · answered by Mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋