Back here again after a THR 2016, had TKR 7/9/21. (I’d like to say “great to be back!”, but although I’m looking forward to my new knee bedding in, 10 days post-op I’m feeling it’s mixed blessings to be here!)....
Anyway, question is, as I left hospital I was advised to be a bit more careful of Covid as my immune system would be a bit compromised right now (just because of the massive toll surgery takes, or is it because of any meds used to help the implant settle? - I don’t know?), though of course I am double-jabbed. I’m due for a flu shot tomorrow - is it ok to go ahead? Husband is getting his, & as he’s a teacher I need to think about all the bugs he could bring home, so I’m keen to get flu jabbed but my body is so exhausted I’m scared of putting it under more stress - or doesn’t it work like that?
Sorry to show my ignorance, and apologies if I’m not posting correctly!
Anyway, question is, as I left hospital I was advised to be a bit more careful of Covid as my immune system would be a bit compromised right now (just because of the massive toll surgery takes, or is it because of any meds used to help the implant settle? - I don’t know?), though of course I am double-jabbed. I’m due for a flu shot tomorrow - is it ok to go ahead? Husband is getting his, & as he’s a teacher I need to think about all the bugs he could bring home, so I’m keen to get flu jabbed but my body is so exhausted I’m scared of putting it under more stress - or doesn’t it work like that?
Sorry to show my ignorance, and apologies if I’m not posting correctly!