Question:
As post-ops, are we considered a high priority group for the flu vaccine?

Are we more susceptible to the flu due to our surgery? I wouldn't want to have the shot if someone else needed it more but I don't want to put my health at serious risk by not getting it if I should.    — Janet W. (posted on October 21, 2004)

October 21, 2004
Yes. Usually our labs are a good indicator that we are higher risk. However, I would not bump my 87 y/o father out of line for me. My numbers are better than his
   — vitalady

October 21, 2004
Since my surgery 18 months ago, I haven't had a cold or illness. I would say it depends on your health. I've never felt better in my entire life. I've only had the shot once before.
   — Linda R.

October 21, 2004
My endo. wanted me to have one... so I did.
   — kultgirl

October 22, 2004
yes, we are because our immune system is comprimised but when i see frail little old eighty and ninety year old people sitting in wheelchairs in lines to get the shot and none availablwe, i would not take it unless there is plenty of vaccine which we know there isn't. i think it would be very selfess.
   — Delores S.

October 22, 2004
I just met my PCP and he said I did not qualify for a flu shot. I'm 11 months out, down 201 and still weigh just over 400 pounds. I just figure I will wash my hands a lot more and be a real stickler whenever someone comes into work sick. Not much more I can do. G'luck. -EdessaMichlle
   — Edessa