JD* 361 Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 I think Im catching the kids sniffles. ? I'm sure it's still fine to go ahead with surgery as long as you have no fever / temp etc. Why is this a common issue for women prior to surgery lol. Is there anything I can take like Echinacea, vitamin c tablets etc?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sabP 750 Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 1 hour ago, JD* said: I think Im catching the kids sniffles. ? I'm sure it's still fine to go ahead with surgery as long as you have no fever / temp etc. Why is this a common issue for women prior to surgery lol. Is there anything I can take like Echinacea, vitamin c tablets etc?? Hey hun, that is annoying, but you are correct as long as you don't have a fever you will be fine. Echinacea and Vit C and Zinc - there is also a pharmacy med called Ease-a-cold, I find if I take that at the beginning it really lessens the cold symptoms and it ends faster. I think it's common due to the stress/nerves pre-surgery and a slightly lowered immune system. xo JD* and I HaveBoobs 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JD* 361 Posted November 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 Oh good, I've never had a fever in my life so I will be fine. I just have the minor sniffles at the moment. Really don't want to spend anymore money at this stage either I wasn't sure if you could take vitamins in the lead up to surgery. sabP 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LaurenT 755 Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 Depending on how close your surgery is I would speak to your surgeon before taking anything. Some surgeons advise you to stop taking all vitamins up to two weeks before surgery. That being said, every surgeon has a different opinion on the topic ? vitamin C will most likely be fine. However, I’ve never found it to be much help with sickness once it has already hit. I HaveBoobs 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JD* 361 Posted November 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 @LaurenT Hmm think I’ll just stick with water and fruit. ? My surgery is 6 days away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalani 25 Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 I feel you @JD* I got SO sick with a flu and chesty cold about 3 weeks ago and only started feeling better last week. I so thought I was going to have to postpone surgery. I'm feeling so much better now, just drank heaps of water, ate really spicy food and had vit c. JD* 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
I HaveBoobs 951 Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 What SabP said, i got sick just before my op too sore throat and the sniffles no fever so i was good to go for surgery just stop the herbal cold n flu meds 48 hrs before just to make sure they have left your system and drink lots of water JD* 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JD* 361 Posted November 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 @I HaveBoobs I’ll just have water and hope for the best ? Any vitamins that’s necessary to take after surgery? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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