Should I stop taking my antibiotics prior to my op? If so, how long?
The antibiotic itself would not be the issue, but the presence of an active infection is one. Be certain that your surgeon is aware of the situation. Since most women who are treated are treated for an acute episode and for a brief time interval, I will guess that your symptoms were present a short time ago. A bacterial infection anywhere in the body increases the risk of an implant infection. Many or most implant infections are not resolved unless the implant is removed, so you can see that this is a potential big deal problem. Check with your surgeon, who may well advise a delay in the surgery date. Thanks for the question, best wishes.
