Common Cold Kicking My Butt

[Danny Paul 761]

I always get a flu shot every year and the worst I get is a common cold. Getting a cold never stopped me from going to work or from going about my daily business. This year it's different. I got a cold earlier this week and I've been be ridden ever since. I went to my PCP at the outset and he took a flu test and it was negative for the flu. He told me just to rest and in a few days I'll be back to normal. These last few days I've been lying in bed when in the past I've gone out to work. I don't have a fever, the chills or anything other than a common cold. My question, has anyone of you had this happen after WLS? Mahalo in advance for your replies.

[James Marusek 5,244]

For me it was the opposite. After my RNY gastric bypass surgery, I was required to take so many Vitamins, that I rarely experience any problems in this area.

I avoid the flu shots because many times they are unreliable and rather stick to my own blend of essential oils. If I feel any of the symptoms of a cold or the flu coming on, I rub a couple drops on my wrist and its gone 2 hours later.

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

I hate to say this, but did they test for all flu variations? This certainly sounds more like the flu, I have never had a head cold put me to bed ever. I recently had flu (not tested) but it resembled a head cold and I could not get out of bed except to do only the most necessary things. A granddaughter that lives with me got sick and she tested for the flu and had the same symptoms as I did - sore throat, headache, only wanted to sleep, ears blocked up.

Push fluids and rest as much as you can.

[Danny Paul 761]

Doctor said it wasnt the flu I felt better after a few days.

Not doing what's popular just doing what's Right.

[Losingit2018 1,170]

I have not yet had surgery yet. I have these same symptoms and it has kicked my butt as well. I get the flu shot yearly. It was only 30% Effective this year. If I had a fever, I would swear it was the flu.

Glad you are feeling better.