I was exactly where you are about three weeks ago, and it does feel somewhat like a betrayal, doesn't it? I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, but the thing seems to hang on for about 10-14 days altogether. The good news is that the really sick days number about 5.

You may be having trouble bouncing back because your energy reserves have had to endure both your illness and your cycle. Add in your surgery earlier in the year, and the amount of stress you're under and you have the recipe for a good, long virus battle.

Take care of yourself and hang in there!