there is no specific recommendation against having the flu shot before surgery. the virus in the flu shot is dead and cannot cause the flu. however some people can feel a little achy after the flu shot and you might not want this on top of dealing with recovery from the surgery. i would ask your doctor what he/she thinks since i am not fully aware of your health and how critical it is that you get the flu shot -- meaning if you have any risks factors that make getting the flu shot as early as possible particularly important.
i'm having surgery friday. is it ok if i get a flu shot thursday? . i'm probably goin under or will have a spine block thing