Hi everyone-

Yesterday I developed a fever of 101.1 and pain on my left side and left shoulder.

I contacted my surgeon who said it was probably something to do with my lung and suggested doing deep breaths and coughing.

I have done that and fever is down to 99.8.

But my side still really hurts. It seems to help some when I do the breathing.

Do you think it's gas?

Thanks!

Sorry you didn't get a response earlier. I hope you are feeling better by now. The left side pain (and shoulder pain) is likely gas but the fever would probably concern me. I hope it has come down by now. Fever after surgery is one of the things they always tell you to watch for. If it hasn't come down or it comes back up, be sure to call the dr office again - even the on-call dr over the weekend. If you are too concerned, don't be afraid to go to ER.

Sorry you didn't get a response earlier. I hope you are feeling better by now. The left side pain (and shoulder pain) is likely gas but the fever would probably concern me. I hope it has come down by now. Fever after surgery is one of the things they always tell you to watch for. If it hasn't come down or it comes back up, be sure to call the dr office again - even the on-call dr over the weekend. If you are too concerned, don't be afraid to go to ER.

Thanks! My fever went down but then back up so guess where I'm headed right now?

To the ER.

I'm sorry u aren't well but I am glad u decided to go to the ER. Hopefully they find quickly the issue and get u fixed u fixed up fast. Keep me posted! Best wishes!!