Is it OK to go ahead with the surgery if you get sick the week before, or should you postpone?

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Matthew J. Nykiel, MD · Answer

Hi and great question.I think you should postpone the surgery; but ultimately that is up to your surgeon and based upon where you are in the healing (post-cold) timeline. Best of luck

Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS · Answer

Depends what you mean by "sick". A common cold may not be a problem while a pneumonia is a major problem. Check with your surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Each case of illness should be evaluated on a case by case basis.  Having a cold lets say one week before surgery is ok if you are better by the surgery date.  Sometimes it has to be postponed.

Laurence Arnold, MD · Answer

I would recommend that you talk to your doctor and let him know that you are not feeling well. If it is an elective procedure, you do not want to take the chance of developing a complication. Your doctor may decide to put you on a an antibiotic to avoid an infection.

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