cough & cold pre op

[jules66]

Has anyone had their band op postponed due to having a cough and cold pre op?

 

[2nd chance Jo]

I have been asking this question too I'm due bypass week tomorrow and a chest infection and cold just are not shifting. Going to docs later Dare not tell hospital yet!!

 

[lovelyzobo]

If you have a productive cough, you will have an increased anaesthetic risk.....and I soooo know you won't want to be postponed....but if you get a chest infection post op, or are a difficult extubation this could have big implications for your post op recovery.

Always always tell your anaesthetist. Xxxx