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Yeap it is official went to the Dr this afternoon straight from work, got the nasal swab and yeap the flu.....I had my flu shot and everything.....but the flu shot is only working at 40% so they tell me.

I hope this passes quickly, the cough is killing me and I am worried as to what it might do to my band......but I am off work for now, going to rest and take it easy....but I am upset I can't work out.....he said no working out til I am better.

I guess I should just be happy that the pounds are melting away.....right? I am truly I am, I just beat myself up when I can't get to the gym I have become addicted to the working out.

Everyone at work has been sicker than dogs it is no wonder I finally could not ward it off anymore....LOL. I have been so happy that I made it all winter without getting sick....I chalk it up to eating healthier for sure!!

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Kristin,

I am so sorry you are sick. I heard that about the flu shot on TV this week. Take care of yourself.

Jill

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Thanks Jill...I am in bed as we speak just sitting here bundled in covers and shivering......I am going to have some hot Soup for supper just to warm me up a bit.

I have no desire to eat.....but am very thirsty.....guess that is the fever!!

I hope everyone stays well out there, it is not fun being sick with the band.....they were worried about my hydration already. Hope it passes soon!

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ughhh I have become sick too! I spent most of the day in the hospital because my throat closed up. severe strep they say. I have now missed 3 days at the gym and I feel awful about it. my bodybugg isnt getting any action.

though with being sick I havent been able to eat so I am still at 1000 calorie deficit.

isnt it strange how we have grown to love/need/care for working out?

feel better.

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Elle I am with ya...Yes I miss working out more than eating....LOL I can't believe that I am saying that.....my brother was over this weekend and he said I look amazing, but he said even more amazing is my dedication to the gym!

My brother weighs 160 pounds soaking wet....LOL He is 6 feet tall and has always been a swimmer. He has never had a weight problem. He is happy that I have taken up being active. He said he would never have bet on that I would. He hugged me and told me how proud he was of me for that.

I do feel like working out has changed my whole attitude as well as how much better I feel emotionally and physically.

No going back...to the sedintary life I had so become accustomed too that is for sure!

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Kristin, sorry you're sick. :)

Get well and then worry about the exercise, remember no one gains weight when they have the flu anyway.

I'll bet all the exercise and healthy eating you've done will help you get better fast!

Stay warm!

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I'm sorry you're sick, especially with the flu.

Its my pet hate when people have a nasty bad cold (which can be awful) or bronchitis or similar (even more awful) and they say they have the "flu". I've had a true flu once and have never ever been sicker in my life, so I feel for you.

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Kristin

Sorry to hear that you are sick. I had bronchitis and am pretty sure that I had the flu too. I went to the doctor, but we kinda got side tracked and they didn't do the flu swab. All I can tell you is that I ran a fever for 6 days. Antibiotics for 10 days and I'm finally almost 2 weeks later the cough is going away.

Don't push getting back to the gym too soon. I made that mistake one time. I regretted it. It wore me out.

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Thanks everyone!!

I am taking it easy and drinking lots and lots of Water. I miss the gym but don't have any energy to get back there just yet. I will be glad when the cough and fever go away....LOL They gave me the Tamaflu shot so I hope it will nip this thing!!

More snow on the way tonight....yeah!!

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I'm so sorry you're sick!!

I came down with one of those horrible throw-up/diarrhea bugs, and I ended up throwing up a fair amount. I was freaked out what it might do to my band, but when I asked my doctor, he informed me that it wasn't a problem. It's throwing up with a FULL stomach that causes problems with the band, or something along those lines.

Hope you feel better soon!!

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I got the flu too 2 weeks ago. Also got the nasal swab which was really uncomfortable. My son got it a week before and was out of school for the week. We had flu shots as we get every year but came down with the strain B that it didn't cover. I still feel like I'm in a fog and still coughing. Can't get my energy back. My son is all better. Feel better, Kristen! It takes awhile. Just get lots of rest and don't worry about exercising.

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Thanks everyone for your kind words. I think I am back on the mend.....cough is gone and I am feeling more energetic.

That was crappy stuff though....LOL I also had my flu shot...oh well!!

I am definately ready for SPRING!!!!

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