Getting sick more often after surgery?

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I don't know the answer to this, but I wouldn't be at all surprised. Your body is throwing all its resources at healing those first couple of months, plus you're not taking in very many calories at that point....

I think that for me, I have gotten sick less often. This year has been horrible for colds/bugs and flu. My family has had multiple colds and stomach bugs. My youngest had fevers, my husband got stuck in a hotel in South Dakota puking and pooping, so he couldn't fly home for 2 days. I have had nothing more than a sniffle all winter.

I think it's just coincidence that you've gotten sick, I don't think it's directly related to your surgery.

I agree with Deanna. I haven't been sick once (touch wood) since having surgery a year ago.

no,I have actually found just tho opposite. In fact,this year,I have not been sick at all.

I have been less sick since my surgery. I'm guessing because I'm taking vitamins regularly and eating healthier.

For what it's worth, here in Ohio, we've had a pretty rough flu season. Not just the current type of flu strain, but upper respiratory colds etc... it might just be a combination of your immune system fighting to heal from the surgery and an increase in the bugs around you?

I too have had the opposite since my surgery. I'm a little over 2 years post op and I've only had 1 mild cold since 2015. But, I do know alot of my friends who also got the flu shot have been getting really sick frequently. I continue to take my vitamins, vitamin C and I wash my hands frequently. It will get better. Take care.

I have to join the rest and say I haven't been sick at all. But, my daughter has had a rough go of it with strep throat, colds and of all things hand foot and mouth!