Poorly the week leading up to my op

by cupcakeaholic 18th March 2013, 10:52 am

I am full of cold. :( Really hoping the surgery will still go ahead because I would be devastated if not. I have only just found out that you aren't supposed to take ibuprofen before surgery..I took some last night. :/ what painkillers can I take? xxx

by **mrsball** 18th March 2013, 11:00 am

Paracetamol, lots of fluid , hot lemon squash or hot water and slice of lemon, rest and healthy food, lots blueberries, kiwis, and oranges for vitamin c , and veg soup for nutrition . X

by balamoryyellfruit 18th March 2013, 11:36 am

Aww bless you chick, there seems to be a lot of it going around atm! Just focus on getting better, even if it has to be postponed (and i'm not saying it will and i touch wood that it wont) then it is a small price to pay for your health =] wish you a very speedy recovery tho x

by cupcakeaholic 18th March 2013, 1:08 pm

Thanks ladies. I will pick up some vitamins on the way home. Always eat plenty of fruit and veg anyway (other than the two naughty cakes and some chocs I have had today due to it being my last day on placement ;)). Might go the gym I think as well as exercise is usually good for the immune system xxx

by **mrsball** 18th March 2013, 1:12 pm

No, no vitamins hun, just healthy eating, hot water and lemon and that's it, even vitamins and fish oils you can't take leading up to op xx

by **mrsball** 18th March 2013, 1:13 pm

And gym a no no, you actaully weaken your immune system by doing a workout when your unwell x body needs rest to recover not putting it under strain x

by cupcakeaholic 18th March 2013, 1:15 pm

Oh my word why has nobody told me all this?! :/ It's a good job I come on this forum otherwise I would never have known xxx

by **mrsball** 18th March 2013, 1:35 pm

Also honey in the lemon drink as honey contains antibacterial properties xx

by **mrsball** 18th March 2013, 1:43 pm

Gym and workouts are great for keeping fit and good for your immune system and yes boost it when you're well, however a gym routine when you're feeling poorly is not going to do you any favours. X

by KA1813 18th March 2013, 4:07 pm

Hopefully it will pass by op day. I also delevoped a cold last monday and freaked out, I drank fresh orange by the gallon load and drank a mixture of fresh lemon, honey, hot water (and a dash of brandy at night) for a few days its zmazing how quickly it can go. By saturday it was almost gone so yesterday my surgery went ahead fine even though was still a bit sniffly. Nurse wasnt bothered when I mentioned id had a cold she said 'who hasn't'! I also had a facial steam 2/3 times a day using menthol crystals which are a very potent vicks like substance to clear congestion. Im sure you will be okay xx[i]

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