A 35-year-old female asked:
my temp is 99.3 is it ok to have surgery tomorrow?
2 doctor answers

Dr. Peter Ihle answered
54 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Tell surg. now: If this is normal 4 u it should b ok, but call ur surgeon, he/she will make the ultimate decision. Don't wait until u arrive 4 the procedure.
Answered on Sep 11, 2013
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Dr. Michael Sawyer answered
36 years experience General Surgery
Check with doctor: That is a very low grade temperature elevation and does not fulfilltypical criteria for fever. Probably ok for surgery but you should still discuss with your surgeon as soon as possible.
Answered on Sep 25, 2016
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