I have to be the only person to have a completely uncomplicated and pain free surgical course and then get sick. Seriously my sleeve surgery was a dream. I had a pleasant and attentive surgical staff. I had a private room in the hospital. I literally had no pain, no nausea, no constipation, no dizziness, NOTHING. I've tolerated pretty much every food or drink I've tried and have been losing weight steadily. I was up to 4 -5 days exercise at the gym and this week? I get the fricking flu! My ear are killing me! That awful pulling sensation you get because your ears are back up? My throat is scratchy and I have no energy. I am sleeping more now that I did post op! I'm trying to suck it up because I'm not sure how my system would handle antibiotics.

Oh the irony!

You wouldn't be prescribed antibiotics for the flu. They are prescribed for infections. The flu is a virus. Just rest and feel better!

Iv'e just recovered from the flu myself. Iv'e been taking amoxicillen and had no issues with it. I also took codeine cough syrup, and other than sleeping all the time, no bad effects.

That really sucks, sounds like you were doing great. Go to the doctor quick, it can shorten the length of time you have symptoms. They even have a test to see if it's the flu or a respritory infection. Then prescribe the meds. Just tell them when you had your surgery.

Hope you feel better soon! Take care.

Hi Blerdgirl,

Happy u had no surgical complications. Sorry u got the flu and hope u feel better soon! bs

You wouldn't be prescribed antibiotics for the flu. They are prescribed for infections. The flu is a virus. Just rest and feel better!

You're right and I know better. This is the thing sending to my knees. My ears hurt so bad I want to cry!

Blerdgirl,

No antibiotics for flu, but they have antivirals, like tamiflu. They just have to catch it early. And antibiotics for respiratory infections or sinus infections.

Really, go see your primary care doc. Makes suffering a lot shorter. Did for me. And chicken soup!

Hope you feel better!

Since your ears are hurting its possible its an ear infection. Get thee to a doctor!

Hope you feel better soon.

Hope you feel better. I had the same flu like symptoms last week for 3 days. The 4 th day I was just about back to my old self. Day 2 was death! Drink as much as possible and see a doctor about that ear. Ear infections can go away on their own but meds will kick it's butt lot faster!

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Thanks everyone. I'm pretty sure it's an ear infection since that's the course my colds tend to take. I just can't believe I survived sleeve surgery but it's my stupid ears that have been on the verge of tears!

Majority of us have had this flu and it has been a B***H. This will pass and you will be able to get back to your perfect recovery. Onward and upward!

Thanks feeling a bit more human today. I think I'll chill today and then go to the gym tomorrow.

Glad you're feeling better!

Would you be able to take decongestants for the ear pain? When I was morbidly obese I had to be careful because my blood pressure was sky high and those send it higher. But it sure helps the ear pain.

@@JustWatchMe I take Zyrtec-D daily for my sinusitis. I don't have high blood pressure. I take flonase if my nasal congestion gets too bad. The ears I usually just have to wait out. Today has been a better day so the pressure is not as bad.

Glad you are on the mend Blerdgilr