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Throwing up was never a fun experience before surgery. It definitely sucks after surgery. Kicking myself for not getting a flu shot this year.

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"stomach flu" isn't really a true flu, though - it's norovirus. Influenza is more a respiratory thing. So the vaccine wouldn't have helped. I don't know how one could prevent getting norovirus other than barricading yourself in your house all season. It sucks!

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Yep, got me pretty bad too. Coughing and a sore throat. Doctor said I have to take antibiotics and it's making me go frequently to the bathroom. I'm afraid of getting dehydrated so much (64-72oz) but it's so hard.

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My son in law had a case of stomach flu on Christmas Eve. I am so happy that neither me nor my wife caught it.

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That darn flu gets around. It seems to be very stubborn. I'm on my 8th day and finally upright. Usually I'm a very healthy person so it took me by surprise.

Vomiting with the band was also difficult. Glad to be recovering. Severe bronchitis and dehydration got me to urgent care.

Rest and hydrate!!

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