HELP!

[cwalker 12]

I have had a sleeve 11 months and had zero issues post op, but my cousin got hers 3 days ago and has started running a temp of 99.7. She has no other symptons of a leak but still it's worrisome since we are 2 hrs away from the surgeon. Did anyone else run temp for no reason? I have her here with me since surgery...now just worrying.

[seniorsleever 17]

I'm an RN, and I have to tell you to call her surgeon and let him know. However, 99.7 is not unusual in the few days after any surgery. A fever is just your body's way of killing bacteria. Is she feeling bad? Does she have more pain than you think she should? Are any of her incisions red and hot? That's more of a sign of a problem such as an infection. If the fever doesn't go down soon, she should definitely be seen by a physician. But if you can call the surgeon, that would be the best way to go.

[foxgirl74 5]

I ran a 99 for a few days after surgery. I was told this is normal as antibodies are released to help heal all the incision sites and that unless my temp got to 101 or above there was no concern unless I had other accompanying issues. Best bet always is to call the surgeon and ask what he or she would like you to do.

[cwalker 12]

Thank you for replying...her recent temp was 100.5. I tried all the numbers I have and no one answered, guess I'll call the hospital. She isn't in pain and no other symptons at this point. The last 2 days she has some swelling above her eyes but that is all. Will monitor her and keep trying to reach surgeon.

[Nikki_D 28]

I too ran a slight fever in the few days following surgery (99.6). Went away within 3 or 4 days after surgery.

[crosswind 134]

Curious: for that post op fever did you take Tylenol or let it run?

[juliarh 35]

I too had a slight fever for a couple of days post op -- but I'd still take her in anyway -- don't want to fool around with medical stuff. Keep us posted! Hugs!

[Nikki_D 28]

I let my fever run its course.

[Gayle 9]

I was told at my pre op class that it is normal to be in the 99 range, but if it went over 101 to go to the doctor or call the surgeon.

[cwalker 12]

We just let it run, the surgeon said not to worry, it was normal to run fever but to call if it went over 101.5. It is down in the mornings and comes back in the pm, Strange,lol

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

Well sounds like its normal, I wouldn't know this is the first I've heard of this. Thanks for posting, I'm sure it will help a lot of folks out there. I hope your cousin gets over her fever quick.