Anyone finding you get sick easier?

[MrsQ2016 23]

I am almost 3 months post op. I was feeling great until I went back to work with the cesspool of germs we define as a high performance work area. I feel like I've had a cold or cough now for several weeks. Any suggestions on how to fight this? I take Biotin, Vitamin D, multi Vitamin, calcium citrate and B12. My weight loss has been pretty steady - down 50 lbs since surgery day Dec 28. Only 38 lbs to my goal weight - woohoo!

[Rustycreaks 12]

Well, after six years, and only one real bout with common flu stuff, I've wondered if the surgery actual helps prevent common flu/cold incidents.

[momfromjersey22 403]

I was just going to ask that question. Lol.....I have had nausea, and I threw up the past 2 days. Help

[James Marusek 5,244]

I am almost 3 months post op. I was feeling great until I went back to work with the cesspool of germs we define as a high performance work area. I feel like I've had a cold or cough now for several weeks. Any suggestions on how to fight this? I take Biotin, Vitamin d, multi Vitamin, calcium citrate and B12. My weight loss has been pretty steady - down 50 lbs since surgery day Dec 28. Only 38 lbs to my goal weight - woohoo!

Most people report the opposite effect. Many report surviving colds and flu much better after surgery. This is probably due to the added Vitamins after surgery.

In my own case, I survived cold and flu season much better after surgery. I did get a stomach flu that was going around. But in a way that was a bit of a good thing because I lost 5 pounds from this and was able to keep that weight off.

[otillie03103 123]

I have been sick often this year, but am unsure if it is because I have a toddler at home now and he is sick so often from going to birthday parties and an in home daycare or if it is surgery related. I am religious with my Vitamin regime as well (I keep picturing my teeth falling out if I were to miss my Calcium and D ha ha). Hope you feel better soon.

[DangerMouse007 105]

No, not really, but I've never been one to get sick all that easily anyway (I never get a flu shot). Since my surgery I've had allergies a couple of times (October and February); I was actually amazed at how fast I recovered during the second time. I'm usually coughing, sneezing, etc. for at least a couple of weeks but I was fine in about 5-6 days; much faster than normal.

[CHM 1,009]

My immune system has definitely gotten stronger. In previous years between October and March I'd typically get one flu and 2-3 colds, each followed by about a month of bronchitis. We are now mid-March, I've been exposed to a LOT of sick family members, and I have yet to actually fall ill. My husband did just get over a really bad cold, and 3 days ago we thought I'd caught it because I had a slight cough, but I woke up the next day and nothing.

This is pretty awesome. Must be all the vitamins!

[Wallflower7522 328]

I've always been really prone to bronchitis and that hasn't changed. But it seems like my allergies have kicked into high gear. I had allergies as a kid but it's not been as bad as an adult until the last couple of years. This year I'm taking Zrytec, Flonase, Benadryl on occasion, symbicort, and I'm using a rescue inhaler more often. That's just for seasonal allergies. I also break out in hives if I don't medicate myself before workouts and I even seem to be allergic to the ink in my tattoos at times!