Low grade temp day 3

[Letsgetgoing2018 448]

Hi all. Running a low grade temp of 99.5 (by ear). Face is red and warm. Hospital told me to call if i run a temp 100.5 or higher. Should I call my doc anyway or just keep an eye on it?

[Matt Z 4,138]

4 minutes ago, Letsgetgoing2018 said:

Hi all. Running a low grade temp of 99.5 (by ear). Face is red and warm. Hospital told me to call if i run a temp 100.5 or higher. Should I call my doc anyway or just keep an eye on it?

Is it higher than 100.5?
If no, then you don't call.
This is a cut and dry situation, only if or when that temp goes over 100.5 do you pick that phone up. Low grade temp is totally normal after surgery.

[Letsgetgoing2018 448]

Thanks matt. I won’t worry. Ok just keep drinking my fluids and I’ll keep an eye on it.

[LindyPablo 29]

I had the same- went away over night between days 3 and 4. 👍

[Letsgetgoing2018 448]

5 minutes ago, LindyPablo said:

I had the same- went away over night between days 3 and 4. 👍

Oh okay. Good to know. Thanks for the reply!

[Letsgetgoing2018 448]

Spoke with surgeon. Have to keep using incentive spirometer. Doesn’t want me getting pna. I will call if fever gets worse.

[domi 237]

Just keep an eye on it and know notice pay attention to how the rest of you feels. I ended up with pneumonia (not due to my surgery at all).

[Letsgetgoing2018 448]

8 minutes ago, domi said:

Just keep an eye on it and know notice pay attention to how the rest of you feels. I ended up with pneumonia (not due to my surgery at all).

Awww shoot. Yeah I am afraid of that. Using my spirometer and trying to walk a lot. Resting too of course. Will keep an eye on my fever and other symptoms. Thanks for the reply.

[LindyPablo 29]

Stay well! Keep us updated.

[Letsgetgoing2018 448]

8 minutes ago, LindyPablo said:

Stay well! Keep us updated.

Thank you. I will.

[domi 237]

Are you feeling better today?

[Letsgetgoing2018 448]

39 minutes ago, domi said:

Are you feeling better today?

Hi there. Thanks for checking in. Yes. No fever. Tolerating Protein Shakes and Water with crystal light. No nausea/vomiting. Sore belly but that’s normal. Hope everyone else is doing well also.