3 1/2 weeks out and feeling horrible

[emmas mom 4]

Hi guys! Is your immune sytem compromised after surgery? I have had horrible pain in my side, hip then pelvic area. I went to ER and they said I had muscle strain and a UTI and bladder infection! I started taking pain meds again and the pain meds linger in my sytem and make me feel very drugged and completely exhausted! Even 10 hrs later! Then I woke up with a horrible sore throat and I feel achey. ugh! The only good thing about my throat feeling dry and on fire is I have been sipping Water like crazy!

When I feel better I was thinking of getting the flu shot! Has anyone else gotten the flu shot w the sleeve?

Thanks for your help!

[LindaS 316]

Sometimes all of the antibiotics you get during surgery can cause problems. I had a yeast infection right after surgery because of the antibiotics. I got treatment, and it cleared up quickly. I'd never had that before.

I don't get flu shots, so I can't help you there.

[meggspeggs 0]

Most likely it is from the stress of surgery. It probably knocked your immune system for a loop. I am a nurse and plan on getting my flu shot. I don't think there should be an issue. But before you do, rest up and get yourself better. Is it possible that you have fibromyalgia? Stress on the body can really cause the pain of that to flare up. You should probably discuss how you feel with your PCP. Best wishes and feel better soon.