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FabFab    2

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I've been having really bad left side pain since I had my surgery 7/17/23.

Yesterday night I had fever twice going as high as 102.5. I called my surgeon who advised me to keep hydrating and visit their office in the AM.

When I woke up this morning I noticed some redness and swelling around my left side incision and moving towards belly button. I decided to go to doctors office and they put me on antibiotics. I have to go in 2 days to see the surgeon. The nurse told me he might possibly have to open the incision back and drain it.

I am praying and hoping he doesn't have to drain it. It sounds so painful.

I had fever twice today. I can't wait for this to be over. This is a total nightmare and I feel so discouraged and depressed.

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Thankfully you had the good sense to go to the docs for antibiotics. If you feel any worse go to the hospital. Don't worry about your incision site, it will not hurt to be reopened, you will be a sleep or had local anaesthetic.

Everyone having this surgery has their hormones all over the place, so feeling discouraged and depressed are quite normal. Lots of us have the ' OMG what have I done ' moment. Roll on a few months and you will be ok and super happy that you did this. Hang in there and take things as slow as you can. Hugs

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SleeveToBypass2023    1,832

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As someone who has had a plethora of complications from my 1st surgery and then 1 or 2 small ones with my revision, I can 100% understand how you're feeling. But try to remember that our bodies go haywire after major surgery like this. It will eventually calm down, and when it does, it will all be worth it. No matter what, I still don't regret either surgery. I'm so much stronger, healthier, I got off 4 meds, I'm no longer diabetic or have high blood pressure, I can do a 3 1/2 mile hike with no issues, I can work out 5 days a week and really push myself, and my mobility is SO SO much better. The complications are temporary but the benefits are permanent.

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I'm so sorry you are going through this! Complications after surgery are so frustrating and discouraging... One thing to remember, anesthesia can cause depression after surgery. It doesn't last forever, but it can really depress your mood and have you feeling low. So remember to give yourself some grace during this period. You just had major surgery and your body is fighting off an infection, snuggle up on the couch with your feet up, hydrate well, and only get up for short walks to keep your circulation up.

After I had a hysterectomy for cancer I really didn't understand what "go slowly" was until my body fought back and I ended up with a bladder infection from the catheter. When they say slow they mean SLOW! One thing that really helped me was someone on a forum saying "You only heal ONCE!" That really hit home for me. You only heal from this surgery once, so be sure to lavish as much care on yourself as you would your best friend. It seems like forever now but you'll be through this soon! ❤️

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FabFab    2

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I would like to say thank you all for your kind loving words.

I have an appointment with the surgeon tomorrow for him to take a look at it. He put me on antibiotics and told me to continue Tylenol.

It got bigger, feels like a warm ball inside or something. Very very uncomfortable and I'm scared of it popping if I walk. (I'm too anxious)

I can't wait until tomorrow. I've had a fever all day long today, surgeon told me it's OK to wait until tomorrow.

I feel so miserable and achy :( praying this goes well tomorrow.

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On 7/26/2023 at 7:27 PM, FabFab said:

I would like to say thank you all for your kind loving words.

I have an appointment with the surgeon tomorrow for him to take a look at it. He put me on antibiotics and told me to continue Tylenol.

It got bigger, feels like a warm ball inside or something. Very very uncomfortable and I'm scared of it popping if I walk. (I'm too anxious)

I can't wait until tomorrow. I've had a fever all day long today, surgeon told me it's OK to wait until tomorrow.

I feel so miserable and achy :( praying this goes well tomorrow.

@FabFab how did everything work out for you? I hope you're doing well!

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