Flu

I have the flu and a sore throat. Since having my WLS I have not been this sick. I have NEVER felt this bad. Good news is that I'm still eating Sadly I MUST go to work tonight as I just started back with working but I will be taking some maskes with me so I don't spread it to my residents. Does anyone else notice a change in when they get sick that's it's worse then before WLS?? Donna

Oh Donna... I hope you feel better soon. I just got over it myself. The fisrt 2 days I felt really lousy, but then as the bug moved down to my lungs, I felt better, even though I was truely sicker. The doctor said I was bordering on pneumonia.... I know... leave it to me... After 2 rounds of antibiotics, and steroids, I am back to normal finally. As far as a change in how sick I get now vs before surgery.... I definitely got alot sicker before surgery... but pain meds work alot better since surgery... Feel better soon!!! Hugs, Susan

Thanks Susan, It started last weekend with a sore throat but nothing major. I noticed that sickness effects me harder since having my WLS. Maybe my Vit D being off is effecting how sick I am I took some Nyquil on Sunday and Monday lat week and now I'm worried as I took a pee test for Sears on Tuesday and what does NyQuil have in it? 10% alcohol. Add it up four times a day,. If I took it three, four times a day it might show up, right? The lady asked me if I was on any pills from the Doctors and I said NO, not even thinking about the over counter stuff. Donna

Hi Donna, I wouldn't worry about the Nyquil, like you said it is over the counter, and shouldn't be an issue... and besides, alcohol is legal to drink if you are ovr 21.... If anything were to come back on it, just tell them about your Nyquil use. I still don't think it will be an issue. I got hit on a drug/alcohol test about 11 years ago... I had taken a Lortab, and of course they got me on it. All I had to do was take the prescription bottle in with my name on it, and nothing more was ever said. And this was for a job at a hospital. Good Luck with Sears Hugs, Susan

My husband told me to explain if they call and you can take the bottle in and he can swear I was sick and taking it for sleeping. I still have the darn cold and it's really make me feel run down and tired. I have off the next three nights and am going to rest up. Donna

I hope you are feeling better soon. I really haven't been sick since WLS. I used to get sick all the time before I had surgery, but I am now getting the flu shots and it has helped me to stay healthy. WLS in Canada qualifies candidates for free flu shots, so I take full advantage of it. Best wishes. Karen G

My husband swears you can still get the flu even after flu shots. Maybe I should start getting. Donna