Is this normal and will I need to return to the hospital?

You need to go to the er or call your doctor. Very significant sign of infection. Could just be a UTI.

Just talked to Doc, he wanted me to take liquid Tylenol and keep an eye on it through the night, as well as watch my surgical sites. He said that if its unchanged in the am that I should head back to the hospital. Regarding the UTI, my urine has been quite darker than normal, is that an indicator? Thanks

Is this normal and will I need to return to the hospital?

How is your pulse? Any yellow/green discharge from any of your incisions?

Just talked to Doc, he wanted me to take liquid Tylenol and keep an eye on it through the night, as well as watch my surgical sites. He said that if its unchanged in the am that I should head back to the hospital. Regarding the UTI, my urine has been quite darker than normal, is that an indicator? Thanks

It sounds like you're not drinking enough Fluid.

The dark urine may be a sign of dehydration rather than a UTI. If its painful to urinate or your urine has a pink or red tint to it that may be a UTI

Pulse is a little fast but not that noticeable, no pus that I can see. Bruising around my upper right incision (gallbladder removal site) has doubled in size to about a tennis ball.

Bruising, normal. Dark urine, more fluids. I'd be more worried about dehydration than anything else. Your doctor's advice sounds perfect!

I ran a fever about a degree over normal for the first week after surgery. Was told to go to the ER if it reached 101 or higher. It went away a week to the day of my surgery. I agree with the advice of the previous posters. Just wanted to chime in as I also worried about my post op fever.