I have noticed since it has gotten colder here that I have been sick three times. I got sick in late October just sinus and stuffy nose. I got sick right after Thanksgiving with a sinus infection that lasted three weeks. I finally went to my regular doctor on Dec. 8, and she gave me an antibiotic. I was great until this morning. My nose is burning, and I feel like a sore throat is coming on.

I have never been sick more than twice during the winter months so I am curious if it has something to do with the lapband surgery? It may be a stupid question, but I just cannot figure out why I am getting sick all of a sudden every few weeks. I guess it is just a coincidence or something, but I thought I would ask. Thanks!

I don't think it is related -- I have been healthy, no issues. Did you get your flu shot this year? Take care and drink lots of liquids --

I don't think it is related -- I have been healthy, no issues. Did you get your flu shot this year? Take care and drink lots of liquids --

No. I don't recall ever getting a flu shot except maybe when I was a kid. I guess that is something I should do. LOL.

I had the flu shot and three days later was very sick. I had to take two days off from work. I had bronchitis. Then 3 weeks later I was sick again with a sinus infection. I have been trying to figure out why I got sick twice so close together.

I had the flu shot and three days later was very sick. I had to take two days off from work. I had bronchitis. Then 3 weeks later I was sick again with a sinus infection. I have been trying to figure out why I got sick twice so close together.

That sounds like me. I don't know if it has anything to do with the surgery because I will be a year out on Feb. 8 so I guess it's just a coincidence for me.

YES YES YES!!!!!!! I've been sick more then I have ever been in my entire life! I just got over a REALLY bad flu and I've caught everything under the sun since October. I'm glad it's not just me .

But I wouldn't change it for anything.

YES YES YES!!!!!!! I've been sick more then I have ever been in my entire life! I just got over a REALLY bad flu and I've caught everything under the sun since October. I'm glad it's not just me .

But I wouldn't change it for anything.

Hehe. Me neither. I can handle a little sinus issue if I am losing weight.

I just thought it was weird, but I'm glad I'm not alone.

No, you are not alone! I am sick for the 2nd time in less than a month! I rarely get colds! But, since my surgery in February I have been sick more than ever! I think it may have something to do with getting in less vitamins than I would if I was eating like I use to. I will admit I don't take my vitamins like I am supposed to.

No, you are not alone! I am sick for the 2nd time in less than a month! I rarely get colds! But, since my surgery in February I have been sick more than ever! I think it may have something to do with getting in less Vitamins than I would if I was eating like I use to. I will admit I don't take my vitamins like I am supposed to.

I do take a Flintstone (Target brand actually) every night like the bottle says, but I guess it does have something to do with our nutrients. I stopped taking my chewable Calcium because it tastes like chalk, but I guess I need to start back to see if that helps. Thank you for response.

I think it's just because your immune system took a hit from having trauma to your body in general during surgery.

I have had 2 sinus infections in a month & thats never happen before I also stay cold.

1. It's very interesting about the incidence of some of us banders getting sicker than normal. It isn't like your digestion has really changed, and you are taking vitamins regularly. I think one's body can react by becoming ill after a stressful event like surgery. I would consider the flu vaccine. We are also not as young as we once were. As far as sinus infections, have you ever heard of a neti-pot? I highly recommend one.

1. It's very interesting about the incidence of some of us banders getting sicker than normal. It isn't like your digestion has really changed, and you are taking Vitamins regularly. I think one's body can react by becoming ill after a stressful event like surgery. I would consider the flu vaccine. We are also not as young as we once were. As far as sinus infections, have you ever heard of a neti-pot? I highly recommend one.

Now, you would have to remind us we are getting old! LOL! I never thought about the trauma to our body though....

Ha-Ha getting older sucks!

As far as you people who are not taking their vitamins and calcium! SHAME ON YOU! Your body will kick your own asses big time if it does not get the right nutrients. Calcium will be robbed from your bones, which can make them brittle and lead to osteoporosis, you know that saying "oh she took a fall" well it isn't the fact that you fall it is the fact that your bones are brittle, see if you don't take your calcium, your body steals it from your bones! Of course you wont know it till you take your fall, and a simple fall breaks your Ass!

So peeps please take your vitamins, and age appropriate! No dumb ass kids vitamins, unless your a kid of course......O.K. thats all, hope I didn't offend anyone,,,but on another thread they say "tough love"!

I have read that toxins get stored in fat cells and when you start burning off those cells the toxins get released into the body and that is what can cause illness...I dont know if it is true it sounds right on because every time I lose weight I get sick so there you go that could be the reason why we are getting sicker more often cuz we are losing weight.

wow! i'm so glad i'm not alone! i got sick twice in december >_<