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!!

You're playing with your life. Go to the ER! You need to take care if these issues. It's essential!

Any update? Praying she's ok

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Hoping u are ok!

Thank you everyone. Yes, I went to the ER.

I was concerned at first when the ER Dr didn't even now what the sleeve is! But, they ran labs, Xrays, and got me hooked up to an IV. My oxygen levels were at 89 and the monitors kept going off. We left around 4:00 this morning. I slept most of the day thanks to the pain meds. I am feeling much better. Still a little weak, but no more heart palpatations or dizziness. I'm just trying to get more fluids in today and sleep as much as I can.

I will follow up with my PCP tomorrow or the next day to make sure the wound infection is responding well to the meds.

Thanks again, sorry I didn't post earlier. I just couldn't stay awake today!

I'm so glad to hear your doing better. Get rest. Lots of people care about you out here!

Glad you are back, Texas! That is scary about the ER doctor...lol. Hope you feel better soon.

Good to hear you went and are doing better!!

Texas, glad you are doing better. Push the liquids.

Thank you everyone. Yes' date=' I went to the ER.

I was concerned at first when the ER Dr didn't even now what the sleeve is! But, they ran labs, Xrays, and got me hooked up to an IV. My oxygen levels were at 89 and the monitors kept going off. We left around 4:00 this morning. I slept most of the day thanks to the pain meds. I am feeling much better. Still a little weak, but no more heart palpatations or dizziness. I'm just trying to get more fluids in today and sleep as much as I can.

I will follow up with my PCP tomorrow or the next day to make sure the wound infection is responding well to the meds.

Thanks again, sorry I didn't post earlier. I just couldn't stay awake today![/quote']

I'm so relieved that you're doing better, I skipped all the pages of this forum just to get to your next post, take care of yourself Texas! Good luck with your weight loss.

yes Texas get fluids and rest.... I prayed for you and your family!!! Glad to hear from you today:) Hugs

TD41

Texas...glad you went to the ER and are feeling better. Gosh we were worried. Hope you continue to do well.

Glad to hear you went and that you're on the mend! We were worried about you.

Wow! You guys are great! Thank you so much for all the support. You've made my day.

I'm glad you're doing better!

Really glad to hear that you went to the ER and that you were able to get stabilized. I would reach out to your surgeon first thing in the morning though. No sense leaving anything to chance. Take care of yourself!