Question:
One year post-op and getting sick all the time with colds and viruses. Anybody else?
Is it me or is my immune system really weakened by the surgery? I am almost 1 year post-op and I am sick all the time. The doctors just say its a virus but I am sick every couple of weeks. Does anybody have this problem? Does the surgery make your immune system weaker? Will I ever get well? Help!!! THanks — Kerry H. (posted on March 6, 2003)
March 6, 2003
Healty as a horse:) A post op friend kept thinking she
was getting viruses. Turned out to be her gallbladder.
— lessofme170
March 6, 2003
Kerry- sorry you've been getting sick. Maybe it is just a coincidence and
this is an especially bad year? Are you making sure to get in all of your
vitamins and protein? I'm sure you are, but just a thought, b/c that can
help you feel healthier. Sorry I wasn't more of a help. Feel better!
— Lezlie Y.
March 6, 2003
I don't have any good solutions to your problem, but I wanted to let you
know that your not alone. I am 1 year and 1 month post-op, and I catch
everything. My PCP said that I have the immune system of an HIV patient.
— Karen E.
March 6, 2003
Has your bloodwork been done lately? Make sure its good.
— bob-haller
March 6, 2003
Just the opposite, actually. Although I have days when "don't feel
good", an actual "illness" is rare. I've had 2 colds since
my surgery in 94. I was a regular before, 2-3 colds per year, and anything
else that passed through town. All I can think of is all the protein &
vitamins I take. My albumin level is gorgeous, even though not all my
numbers are perfect. I was ALWAYS dieting before, so I was undoubtedly a
nutritional night mare. But no labs, so who knew? Perhaps just one number
is out of whack & pulling your whole system down?
— vitalady
March 6, 2003
Karen, if you have an immune system problem, what is your doc doing about
it. Are you being referred to a specialist. A poor immune system is, in
my opinion, worrisome.
— faybay
March 6, 2003
I just wanted to ask if you are working in the public. When I worked retail
I was sick ALL the time. I'd get over one thing to catch another. This is
before my surgery (I'm scheduled in april). I switched jobs and have only
been sick a few times. Ususaly after hubby had it. I was under alot of
stress working retail and had to be on medication for anxiety/depression. I
did start taking vitamins too to help my strained system. When was your
last labs? Might try upping the vitamin intake. My Dr suggested a chewable
multi at least 3 times a day. Hope this helps some. Jamie
— Jamie M.
March 6, 2003
I am close to 17 months post op. I used to get sick 2-3 times per year. My
colds were always severe requiring at least two days in bed. No, I have
been sick only two times since surgery and both have been mild and lasted
half the amount of time as the past. In my support group, everyone comments
on how they don't get sick as often. I think that it would to follow up as
to why you get sick more often. It may be that there is a specific problem
causing this that needs to be addressed.
— Julie S.
March 7, 2003
OPC-3 is a wonderful product for boosting the immune system. My daughter
used to suffer from colds constantly one right after another. She has been
taking OPC-3 now for the past 6 years and I can't remember the last time
she had a cold. It works great! You are welcome to email me for more
info.
— Patti S.
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