Do I really need to go to the ER...?

[Keepgoing247 116]

I'm 12 days post op. I'm dehydrated. I have been having a very hard time getting my liquids in. I'm averaging 18-30 ounces a day (inc Protein drinks). In addition to not drinking enough, I'm still nursing my son. I have had dizzy spells when standing up, felt faint, weak and extra tired. However, I don't feel terrible. So I'm not convinced that this is an emergency.

I have no insurance and had my surgery in TJ. I plan to go see my PCP tomorrow. I don't think she can give me IV fluids but I figured I would start there.

I also have 2 incision sites that are infected. Green pus oozing out of one of them. My PCP will give me antibiotics, so again, it doesn't seem like an emergency (ER visit) situation.

The reason I'm posting this, is because I have a slight fever, horrible headache and have had some chest palpitations.

I don't want to spend the money at the ER and expose myself to the flu. But, I don't want to make an ignorant decision if it was truly an emergency. I have called my PCP and its after hours, no on call Dr info. I also emailed my patient coordinator around noon and haven't heard back yet.

Please tell me what you would do in my situation. Go to ER tonight, or PCP in the morning. Thank you!!

[st2011 29]

Personally, I'd get my butt to the ER...waiting too long can make matters worse.

[GettingMEback 4]

I would go to the ER too NOW do not wait. No money is worth your son not having his Mom. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us updated.

[lwilliams65 102]

I would go to the ER love. Money isn't woth your health. Dehydration + infected wound + fever = emergency in my book. Hospitals have applications you can fill out to help with the bill. I hope you get better whatever you decide.

[simplejaxgirl 135]

Try pedialyte, Gatorade, Powerade or something like that tonight with electrolytes to help u feel a bit better and then definitely get into your pcp in the morning. They may refer you to er or urgent care for IV fluids.

You have to take care of yourself for you and your baby!!! Sip sip sip...decaf tea w Splenda. You can do this...

I would also be worried about the oozing, that's not normal.

Good luck and hope you are feeling better ASAP

-Cassie

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[iggychic 1,405]

You have symptoms of a leak, dehydration and you are likely not feeding your son a safe meal given you have some sort of infection in your body, if nothing else, I hope he's not 100% breast fed! Go to the ER now.

[TD41 33]

I agree i would go to the er.... I say that because of your incision sites are oozing green puss, a fever, and feeling faint. This is something that doesnt need to be put off any longer. Its better to be safe than sorry. My prayers are with you.

TD41

[paula512 32]

Go to the ER, don't wait. Go now!! Your symptoms are not normal. You need to be seen.

[Geminidrive 389]

The time you spend writing this you should be in route to the hospital. C'mon, you already know the answer to your question.

[sarsar 824]

ER now. Fever plus infection....you need to get to the ER. You can pay off the bill a few dollars at a time and they will most likely give you a discount but please don't worry about the money now. Your son needs you, get to the ER.

[ashelaine 383]

Think of it this way: If you go now- you won't have to pay for the PCP visit tomorrow- because odds are- she will just send you to the ER or an urgent care clinic for fluids at least. GO NOW!!!

[cbd 78]

Please go to the ER. About ten years ago my sister in law had a gastric bypass. It was a Saturday and she did not want to bother the doctor on a weekend with her complaints of pain and fever. She died that night. I truly beleive that if she would of seeked medical attention her death could of been prevented. Please...go to the ER. I am not telling this to you to scare you....just share the tragedy that our family experienced.

[donewithdieting 44]

Please keep us posted how you are doing. ER or urgent Care would be the best for you NOW.

[No game 14,437]

If these symptoms are true go my husband work the ER and he said go if there's a fever and infection what's your temp and heart beat?

[amytug 996]

I'd def go!

How are you nursing a baby while getting under 500 calories a day? This isn't good for you or babe. You might bring this up to your dr. As well. I know when I did weight watchers while breast feeding, I got extra points and that's tacked on to apro 1200 calories a day, so......

Also,No wonder you're dehydrated!!! He's sucking out all your hydration! The very little you're able to keep in. Sadly, I think it might be time to give up nursing. Darn it. (Hug)