so I got home on Tues. was doing really great now I have the flu. itching watery eyes, sneezing (ouch!) runny nose, & coughing (OUCH!!!) how miserable can this get? and i'm getting hungry. this liquid diet sucks!!! I did call the nurses, not much they can do

Sneezing, itchy eyes, sounds more like allergies or a cold than the flu. If it IS the flu they can give you a drug to shorten it but it really sounds like a cold; your doc (PCP) can run a test to diagnose for sure though.

When I'm that sick I only want Soups anyway; can't you have clear broth etc? Strain chicken noodle or vegetable Soup and drink the broth, and get sugar free cough drops. Mucinex will help, too. (one kind has a decongestant, one has a cough suppressant, get what you need)

Of course liquid tylenol if you have a fever and/or pain.

I got a cold 9/16 after being banded 8/29 and honestly the cold was worse than the surgery!

Hope you feel better soon!

No its the flu. I got the big D also. yes diarrhea. How does one get Diarrhea when one is not eating? I'll be alright, I got some liquid Imodium. I just sorta was feeling sorry for myself. I'm sick, sore and by myself lol My mom got sick and had to go home early. I'm really doing better now. Just feel really weak and tired and its been officially 1 week since I chewed food. Well I knew what I was getting into. No big surprise just the stupid flu also. Thanks so much for responding.

Look for the silver lining, I didnt get the shoulder pain so that is a blessing.