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3 days post op with a slight fever

Hello,

I am three days post op and I am feeling better, but I just took my temp and it was 100.5 now its 99.9 My doctor said to call him if it gets above 101. I think I might have overdone it with activities today but I was just wondering if anyone else had this. My pain level has gone way down, I'm just really sore. I had gallbladder out, lapband out and was sleeved all in one day. I think that's why my pain was a little more than others I read about on here.

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Take it easy, stay hydrated and keep an eye on that temp. If it gets too high call your dr. Take care.

I agree with Maddie.... do take it easy... you're only 3 days out and while you feel better each day it is still very early days.

If that temp creeps up make sure you call your Dr - an increased temp can be a sign for infection or leaks, so its not worth risking anything. I had to record mine for the first 10 days along with blood pressure.

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Thanks Girls,

I am waiting on the Dr. to call me right now, I'm just nervous. I have only had clear liquids so far. I will post with an update. Thanks again.

I am three days post op as well. I was running a fever and my blood pressure has jumped to a dangerous level. They gave me something to reduce the fever though. I know what you mean about bouncing back after a revision (didnt have my galllbladder out). I am having a hard time adjusting and drinking. Let me know what you end up doing.

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I spoke with my doctor last nite and he said to take advil and tylenol and keep an eye on my temp. I did that last nite and my fever is gone. I just took it this morning and it was normal.

As far as getting adjusting to drinking I haven't really had a problem but I think I might be getting some spasms if I drink to fast but I am really having to make an effort to take smaller sips. I just try to do 3 to 4 sips and then put it down and try again in a few minutes. I don't know what liquids you are using but I love crystal light fruit punch. I also find that hot tea really feels great going down.

I hope your pressure goes down and fever goes away soon, keep me posted.

I ran a low grade fever for the first 5 days. I remember feeling like the flu was coming on. I believe I was very dehydrated.

I had this exact same thing: an on-again, off-again, low-grade fever for about 4-5 days.

By the time I hit about a week out, it went away and stayed gone. My surgeon said it is very, very normal, and only to worry if it spiked over 101 and stayed there (or if I started vomiting/bleeding/passed out/etc.)

Don't worry about it. Just take your pain meds, drink what Water you can (sip, sip, sip), walk as much as you can, and focus on getting better!

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