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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.