Well... at least it really was the flu... When I thought I had a really bad flu... it ended up that my appendix ruptured... I almost died from it too. And I was walking around with it ruptured for 3-4 days, which is why I had flu like symptoms. It's a long story...
This happened a few months ago.
I have high pain tolorance
Best wishes for you, Brad.loo. Hope you don't get it. Flu sucks.
And because your dad is getting "on in years" is exactly why he SHOULD get a shot! *lol* But good wishes for him to get well soon.