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I have pink eye in both eyes. i am on day 9 of oral and eye drop antibiotics. i have hernia surgery in 2days. will my dr. still operate?

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Dr. Haider Goussous answered

PREFER WAITING: AS A SURGEON MYSELF, IF THERE IS NO URGENCY IN THE HERIA SURGERY, I'D RATHER WAIT. BUT IF YOUR SURGEON WANTEDTO OPERATE I WONT DISAGREE

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Answered 5/12/2014

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Speak to surgeon: Hernia repair is a low risk risk out patient sugary , if you have not symptoms from hernia like incarceration most likely your surgeon will reschedule the procedure , alert your surgeon.

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Answered 4/20/2016

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A member asked:

I have pink eye in both eyes. i am on day 9 of oral and eye drop antibiotics. i have hernia surgery in 2days. will my dr. still operate?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Haider Goussous answered

Dr Fishburn and 2 doctors agreed

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