prairienut
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I am finally emotionally ready for my RTHR on Thursday (thanks in part to this forum) but have a few small problems that I hope do not derail things. Firstly, I got a splinter in my heel from our wood floor. I pulled it out but I think a tiny piece may still in there. I'm inclined to just leave it there rather than dig it out and cause a bloody mess. It's possible there's no splinter remaining anyway. I figure it can be dealt with later if it becomes a problem. it is not red or inflamed at this point.
The other glitch is that I acquired a mild upper respiratory virus. It is very mild causing just a runny nose and a slightly sore throat. I can still breathe easily through my nose. I called the OS's office and the nurse said that as long as I don't have a fever or chest congestion I should show up Thursday morning and be evaluated at that time. I am getting a spinal with sedation so maybe this is not as big an issue as with general anesthesia. Is there anyone out there who caught a cold just before surgery? How was it handled?
Gail
The other glitch is that I acquired a mild upper respiratory virus. It is very mild causing just a runny nose and a slightly sore throat. I can still breathe easily through my nose. I called the OS's office and the nurse said that as long as I don't have a fever or chest congestion I should show up Thursday morning and be evaluated at that time. I am getting a spinal with sedation so maybe this is not as big an issue as with general anesthesia. Is there anyone out there who caught a cold just before surgery? How was it handled?
Gail