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auntbunny
Jun 2, 2011, 06:57 PM
I have had shingles since yesterday and I am scheduled for a laporscopic surgery (hysterectamy) in 4 weeks, will the doctor still do the surgery?

auntbunny
Jun 2, 2011, 07:03 PM
Will the doctor still perform the surgery even though I have shingles?

ballengerb1
Jun 2, 2011, 07:55 PM
Zoster virus usually clears in 2-3 weeks but only your doctor can answer this question. I think he will want to examine you in that 4th week and decide then. Are you taking any antivirals?

tickle
Jun 2, 2011, 11:00 PM
I don't think the surgeon will operate while you have shingles.

Tick