This is my 2nd day post-op and I'm running a fever 100.4. Is this normal? My nose has been bleeding, just slightly. Just scared of pneumonia . . . yikes!

I had a slight nosebleed shortly after surgery but i did not have fever. I gathered the nosebleed was from breathing through my nose because my throat hurt from the breathing tubes after i woke up. I would keep a very close eye on your fever. If it gets any higher, i would be calling the doc's office immediately.

I was told to contact the Dr.s office immediately if I ran a fever....I would call the Dr just to be safe. Hope you feel better.

I would call your surgeon's office first thing in the a.m.

No, this is not normal. Fever is a sign of infection when it happens after surgery. Take some liquid Tylenol tonight and call your MD in the morning.

My doctor gave the following instructions for calling him immediately if any of the following were experienced post op:

Fever 100.5 or above

Chest pain and/or shortness of breath

Nausea and/or vomitting that last more than 12 hours

Pain, redness, and/or swelling in your legs

Urine output less than four times in 24 hours

Increased pain and/or pus-like drainage from your wounds

Pain that is unrelieved by pain medication

Hi Kathryn, I would watch your fever very close if it goes up you might want to call ASAP. As for your nose bleed, the first thing that I think of is blood thinners. Are you on Lovenox or coumadin? I have seen nose bleeds from that. Good luck to you, I hope you feel better soon.

I agree with Smartiegirl. I think the nosebleed could be from blood thinners they use before, during and after surgery. I didn't have coumadin. I can't remember what it was called, just several shots in my belly. Have you been sneezing along with the nosebleeds? With the blood thinner and a sneeze, you could have ruptured a blood vessel.

Thanks to all of you for the replies about my fever & nosebleeds. As it turns out, I took your advice and called Dr. office and they had me come in (I started oozing liquid from the port incision). They said the fever is not unusual and as long as it doesn't go over 100.5 not to worry about it. The nose bleed was from the heprin shot and as long as my gums were not bleeding when I brushed then all is fine. The seepage from the port was from my ON-Q pain management catheter. They took it out and I've since not had a nosebleed or fever since! I love you guys - could not make it without you ALL. God Bless.

xox,

Kathy

Kathy, I'm glad that everything is okay and all is going well for you!