pre op

I'm new to this and haven't quite got the hang of it. I am scheduled for my surgery on jan. 4th. I was getting a cold and called the doc. they gave me antibiotics. I am feeling better but still have the cough. do you think they will go ahead with the surgery. really don't want to postpone it.

mat123,

Glad you found Hystersisters.

You still have several days to get better! Take care of yourself and get better. You will have to wait and see how you are feeling when the time comes.

Hope you are in tip top shape on Jan 4th and all goes well! Keep us posted.

Thanks, I'm glad i found you all. Everyone is so supportive. i'm hoping to feel lots better so i can go thru with surgery on 4th. Any advice on what i need? would a band for my belly help much? thanks for your response.

Mat, some hospitals put a binder on after the surgery- that is what I foudn when i woke up. You should also check postings on what to bring to the hospital- though i want to add a personal bit of advice. When I woke up in my room after the surgery- I have no memory of anything from the time I was wheeled into the OR until 7 hours later- my husband was there with my bag. It was late, poor hubby was so tired, and he had a 40 mile trip home, so I urged him to go home, saying I was fine. The only problem was my overnight bag was on the floor, and I couldn't bend or lift. Got the nurse to help me. Just sayin'

I had a cold while I was at the Castle. I had to pretty much sleep siting up because the post-nasal drip caused coughing, which really hurt. OTOH, they made me do deep breathing and coughing anyway.

When I got home, I had another cold (there was one day that I wasn't sick in between so I'm pretty sure it was two colds)... so I still had to sleep sitting up.

I don't know if that hampered my recovery or not, but I'm doing OK and my surgeon is pleased with my recovery so far.

God's blessings and good luck!