Be smart. Get your flu shot NOW. Remember that it takes up to 3 weeks to build to full immunity. Don't risk missing your surgery date or disrupting your pre-op program due to flu!

You KNOW you are going to be miserable if you get the flu! Remember how bad it feels to be throwing up repeatedly, being nauseous and feverish and aching all over? If you have trouble getting all your nutrients in now, think of how hard it will be when just the thought of eating any thing is revolting. How will you stay adequately hydrated if you have a dehydrating illness? Why risk a trip to the ER or a hospital stay for IV fluids when a simple shot may prevent dehydration?

Myths and Misconceptions about the flu shot from the Centers for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/f...conceptions.htm

Flu shots are widely available nationwide NOW through drug, discount and grocery stores as well as physician's offices and clinics. Check your local newspapers for special flu shot clinics, sometimes offered at local hospitals and community centers. Your insurance may cover all or part of the cost, but if not, the price is generally between $20-$30. Sure beats missing a week or two of work and trying to keep up with the kids when you feel like death warmed over!

Make the flu shot part of your plan to get healthy and stay healthy--this year and every year!

Good advice! My family and I had our flu shots about two weeks before my surgery.

Molly 10/2/13

Good advice! My family and I had our flu shots about two weeks before my surgery.

Molly 10/2/13