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!!

Thanks hon if someone on here really wants to prank me then they really can. Ill take the chance I appreciate your concern thank you!!

LOL Ok I will admit I was tempted but really...you can get just about any freak surfing a site...so PM's are better for that just to save you a headache.

LOL Ok I will admit I was tempted but really...you can get just about any freak surfing a site...so PM's are better for that just to save you a headache.

Lol somehow I'm not surprised!! And thanks again. I hope she is at er and doing ok..... Very scary!!

Gosh this is tough!! Knowing me I would tough it out until tomorrow. Unless your fever gets worse. I think you will probably be hospitalized either way. If you foot Er I am sure they will keep you. You can get help with your medical bills. Do u live in the United States? If u want to talk I will send u my phone number xxxxxxxxxx. U can call me anytime tonight as I will be up all night working. Even if u just want to talk. Worried about u and hope I can help ya.

Hey OTR here you go

DO NOT PASS GO - DO NOT COLLECT $200 - GO STRAIGHT TO THE ER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ER now

Go, go, go!

We will be praying. Please let us know how you are doing.

LOL Ok I will admit I was tempted but really...you can get just about any freak surfing a site...so PM's are better for that just to save you a headache.

Changed it!!! Hopefully it took ur urge away to prank people!! :-)

Changed it!!! Hopefully it took ur urge away to prank people!! :-)

Well dang....I hadn't written it down yet for my 3 am call!!!!

Update us when you can. Hopefully you went in to get checked out.

Looking for an update...

It sounds like the dehydration has gone to your head...OF COURSE GO TO THE ER! Better safe than sorry. Don't keep questioning it. DO IT!! I'll have you in my thoughts please go.

You need to be seen. Your PCP will likely refer you to the ED. If you had one of your symptoms or maybe 2, it could probably be handled on an outpatient basis, but with all of your symptoms you should be evaluated for peritonitis. It can get worse very quickly and it is not risking your health, especially since you have young kids who depend on you. Good luck.

Texas, like all of us, I am hoping you are OK. Hopefully, you got yourself to the ER. Hope to hear from you soon.

Has anybody heard from Texas? I hope she went to the ER

Praying Texas is ok!!!!