5 days post-op with a fever

[romafiori 55]

Did anyone run a fever post-op? I have a 100.8 temp and just left a message for the doctor on call. My brain is going to the worst case scenario (leak), and I'm panicking. I have some soreness when I move but otherwise not a lot of pain and none when I'm sitting. I am extremely fatigued, but I assume that's from the low calories and just generally healing.

[queendeborahbee 119]

3 minutes ago, romafiori said:

I have a 100.8 temp

Have you gone to the bathroom yet?

[Nynjesq 24]

Don't panic! Just make sure you get a call back from the doctor on call. If you're fever goes up, go back to the hospital.

[romafiori 55]

Have you gone to the bathroom yet?

Yes, I have been going regularly.

[queendeborahbee 119]

Call your surgeon's office again if you do not hear from them. I hope everything is ok?

[romafiori 55]

Call your surgeon's office again if you do not hear from them. I hope everything is ok?

They just called and said to keep an eye on it. If it gets over 101 or if I start experiencing any pain, to call back.

[orionburn 1,023]

I had some complications from my surgery and ran a fever for nearly two weeks. Mine did the same and hovered just over 100 degrees. The two things my doc warned about were heart rate or temperature over 100. It can be signs of a potential leak or infection, but sometimes our bodies are just working overtime trying to heal. Eventually the elevated temperature dropped back to normal and that was that. It's something to continue to monitor but try not to fret about it. I know that's easier said than done!

Drink, walk, and rest. Soon enough you'll be back to normal.

[queendeborahbee 119]

18 hours ago, romafiori said:

Did anyone run a fever post-op?

How are you feeling today?

[romafiori 55]

1 minute ago, queendeborahbee said:

How are you feeling today?

So much better - thank you!! The fever comes and goes, so hopefully it is just a little inflammation.