Will a strep throat diagnosis 2 weeks before surgery require i postpone my lift and aug?

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My precious 14 month old gave me strep throat. I was diagnosed Wednesday, November 12th. I was given a penicillin shot that afternoon. I've been resting at home since and feel much better. I haven't had a fever in at least 36 hours. I'm wondering if my PS will require i postpone my November 25th lift and aug? I plan to call him first thing Monday. I haven't been sick in 2 years! I am a very fit and healthy 33 year old and i can't believe I was unlucky this time! Thank you for any advice you can give.

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  If in the unfortunate circumstance that you get sick before your surgery, you may have postpone your surgery until you are better again.  If you are feeling sick, I would discuss with your surgeon who may help you decide depending on your individual symptoms.  You are a couple weeks before surgery so you should be fine.  I would discuss with your surgeon.

Shayne Webb, MD · Answer

Though having surgery while sick is a bad idea, 2 weeks should be plenty of time especially with treatment.  Discuss the diagnosis honestly with your plastic surgeon and let them know that this is occurring.  However, the fact that you no longer have a fever and your case is 2 weeks away is a good sign.  Good luck and take care.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

2 weeks is plenty of time for you to get over your strep throat.  Only if you are still sick should you postpone the surgery

Joseph L. Grzeskiewicz, MD, FACS · Answer

At this point the injection of penicillin was probably curative, and the condition is resolved.  As long as you aren't experiencing any fevers or ongoing symptoms, your surgeon will most likely proceed.  Of course, the final word rests with your surgeon and the anesthesiologist though.  Good luck.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Two weeks should be enough time for you to recover.  If you are afebrile and have no symptoms you should  be fine for elective surgery.

Will a strep throat diagnosis 2 weeks before surgery require i postpone my lift and aug?

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Will a strep throat diagnosis 2 weeks before surgery require i postpone my lift and aug?

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Answer: You should not have to postpone your surgery for strep throat 2 weeks before

Answer: You should not have to postpone your surgery for strep throat 2 weeks before

Answer: Illness prior to elective surgery

Answer: Illness prior to elective surgery

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