flu shot & other stuff

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I had to go to get a TB test today, so I could sign up for substitute

teaching. I know I am having surgery in a couple of weeks, but I wanted to

get everything ready for when I am ready to go back to work. Anyway, while I

was there, I saw that they are giving flu shots. Should I get one? I am

wondering if I should since I am having surgery so soon. Usually, I would

get the shot, but is it going to create any problems? I'm probably going to

call Dr. Hess' office and ask them, but I wondered if any of you nurses would

know.

Also, the nurse who gave me the TB test (which amounts to a little prick and

then they " read " it Monday - school systems require this), the woman who did

my test saw my patch for quitting smoking and she asked about how I was doing

and then what made me quit....so we got to my having surgery. I told her all

about the DS. She has a sister she thinks might be interested. So, I told

her to have her sister look up DS on the yahoo groups site. So, I got to

tell someone else about DS. I told her how it differed from RNY. Told her

about the RNY dumping and she said she thought that would cause diabetes or

ulcers. I remember reading about ulcers on one RNY list. The diabetes thing

is an interesting thought.

Anyway - that was my day today.

I got laid off from the work I have been doing for years and years, but also

happened to update my teaching cert here in OH, (used to sub years ago) so

now I am looking to substitute teaching again.....and possibly even full-time

teaching if I can get hired for next year. It will be lots easier teaching

and I know I will feel more confident after losing weight. No matter what I

decide to do work-wise, getting a job should be easier with the loss of

weight.

Carole