What might postpone my surgery - minor health problems

They are not too keen to operate if you have infections like colds ,flu ,bronchitis  and most hospitals  still like you to do a Covid 19 test on the day of admission. Always mention any thing that might be relevant before you leave home. Another one causes problems is  High Blood Pressure. Breathing difficulties . Some heart problems . Its always a bit anxiety provoking before an OP. Sometimes you need to stop food intake .  Hope these bits help.   

Thanks Katie - a couple of those things were covered in the pre-op examination. I'll made sure I have covid tests in and will do that test. I check my own BP so I'll see if there's a huge change, though it's pretty stable. It's the infections bit I'm trying to get a grip on I guess - what counts as 'a cold' etc.

Take a few paracetamol the days before your op  might keep a cold ect at bay. I'm not a doctor  but rarely have infections as I have to take paracetamol for pain on a regular basis. 

I think the only thing you can do is wait until you receive confirmation of your admission date and, if there is anything concerning you the day before, 'phone and ask if they think it might be a problem. They will be able to advise you and, if possibe, allocate your surgery slot to someone else.

I guess that's right, well, obviously it's right I'm just working myself into a bit of a state, it's not like I'm the first patient they ever had. I tried reading the details they gave me about pain control but nearly threw up, so I think I need to get back in denial until the call comes.

Thanks Excavator :

It's not easy to avoid getting worked up about surgery, I remember my experience before admission. I'd never even been in hospital before and had not experienced any procedure other than being vacccinated or going to the dentist for a filling.

However, I was surprised that it was nothing like as bad as I feared. I had my right lung removed by open surgery and was out of hospital in 5 days and soon mobile again. I was walking several miles within about 6 weeks.

The really important thing is that surgery is the best chance for a cure (although I did have chemo afterwards as a precaution) and I've just passed my 10 year anniversary.

I hope all goes well for you.

Just how much more brilliant could that reply be

So glad to read that you got through it so so happy to read this . I’m just a few days ago diagnosed cancer top of right lung and it is surgery I hope I don’t wait to long I want it done tomorrow 

Thank you for  your  reply , I am being considered for surgery and have had other major surgery  in past it does all come down to how fit you are  in general at time of op. As you say surgery is the best route. I  am 75  and still being considered with other illness so there is always hope. Your reply  should give others the courage to go on with hope.