Should I??

Karen H.
on 10/17/14 11:59 am

VSG on 12/08/14

Should I get the flu shot before having surgery? Shot on Nov.7th and surgery, hopefully first of Dec. Also, is it ok to get the flu shot if you have

a cold? Thanks !!

rumpole6
on 10/17/14 1:00 pm

I got my flue shot before the surgery. I figure one less issue to worry about, right? No, don't get the shot if you have a cold.

Preop Diet 10/4/14; Sleeve: 10/13/14

Tealeyes
on 10/18/14 1:17 am

VSG on 11/12/14

I got the shot last week..my surgery is scheduled for Nov 12th

mickeymantle
on 10/18/14 3:05 am - Eugene/Springfield, OR

VSG on 07/22/13

best to ask your surgeon but you should have it at least 2 weeks before surgery

175 lb lost,412 hw 336sw,241 cw surgery July 22 2013,surgeon Dr Colin MacColl,

Gwen M.
on 10/18/14 7:55 am

VSG on 03/13/14

I'd ask your surgeon/doctor to be sure!

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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Bufflehead
on 10/18/14 9:30 pm - TN

VSG on 06/19/13

It is okay to get the flu shot when you have a cold unless you have a fever.

Get your flu shot now. Flu likes to hang out in hospitals, and you don't want to either pick it up while there or unknowingly bring it in and infect others. Also, if you do get the flu and have it when your surgery is scheduled, your surgery will be postponed.

The hospital where I had my surgery won't even admit people for elective surgery unless they can prove their flu vaccine is current.

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