Can I take zinc lozenges and emergen-c a week before surgery? Or airborne?

Patients on the mend from a minor called generally are not canceled for elective surgery. This is a decision the needs to be made by your surgeon and anesthesiologist however.

is certainly admirable and it certainly doesn't hurt to take those products.  BUT if you still have any signs of a cold the day prior to your procedure, its in your best interest to cancel and reschedule.  No surgeon will want to be doing an elective procedure on someone obviously sick.  You should be at your best when having elective procedures.

I think airborne would be ok, but I am not your surgeon.  Every surgeon has their own guidleines.  It si best to call his/her office and get their feedback.