LAR and a cold before op

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I’ve been snotty for a while now and on the notes it says if you have a cough, cold, or sore throat, or skin infection to notify the hospital for advice.

Has anyone had a cold and still gone ahead with the op? i might phone for advice all the same. it don’t really want to delay this either.

  • Hi  

    They will talk through your symptoms with you and make a clinical decision.

    I have seen it go both ways on here but it’s really up to your team  and you I guess too .

    Any delay is horrible and this time of year it’s getting harder to avoid things .

    Take care ,

    Court 

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    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000

  • Thanks Court, i might call them later and see what they say, it says to let them know 48hrs before surgery and i’ve had this cold a few days now, and the odd sneezing.

    Could be a better environment in hospital i do have a dust allergy so wondered if the sneezing is part of that, i definitely don’t want to delay things.

  • When is your surgery ?

    It’s almost impossible to avoid  even from staff !

    Court 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000

  • It’s on the 10th, they said i should be fine, also found out today it’s going to be a different surgeon, guess i’m ok with that, but i did get to know the guy who was scheduled.

    Id rather this not be delayed any further i need to get to the other side as they say.