I am scheduled to have foot surgery June 13th. I caught a flu at the end of April with fever, Strep throat, sinus infection, very bad cough, and weakness. I took several doses of antibiotics and am better; however, still have very thick white post nasal drip and a cough, which sometimes produces thick white or yellow mucous. Is it safe to have surgery? I have to let them know this week.
Hello am Chat Doctor. You didn't mention what type surgery your foot need and what has happened to your foot. Anyhow, surgeries that are confined to foot may be carried out under local anesthesia. Local anesthesia has less complication and may be carried out if a patient has some kind of lung problem or patient is not fit for general anesthesia. As those patients who have lung infection or any type of infection, and they require general anesthesia for an elective surgery, then they are advised to wait until their infection or problem resolves. But in your case as your surgery is confined to foot, I think your doctor should consider local anesthesia, (ankle or popliteal block)I hope my answer will help you. Kind Regards.