Any one have a lo-grade fever (100.8) post op?

[Tracytma 19]

Hi everyone... Ok... post op day #3 and when my hubby came home he said I felt warm.. took my temp.. it was 100.8.... 1/2 hour later 101.0 Now I KNOW, since I am a nurse, we're supposed to report a fever over 101.0... but I rechecked it 1/2 hour later and it was 100.6. Just wondering if anyone had one in response to healing etc. My daughter Graduated from HS tomorrow and i"m going to be there come hell or high water!!!!! Help!:thumbup:

[JoJo1 0]

I did this about the same time as you. I felt tired and I couldn't get warm all day. I was fine the next day. You will be fine. A little liquid tylenol of you have a headache will be fine, if not, it is best to let your body just fight it on its own. If you think about it, a fever is a natural imune response to an invader. The body is a remarkable machine. If it gets bad, I am sure you know what to do, but I know this is normal at two or three days out. My daughter suggested to me at the time, that I might be withdrawing a little from the pain meds. I dismissed this at the time, but since then someone else told me of the same symptoms from withdrawal. Just food for thought. Congratulations on your life changing decision, and for your graduate. Hugs....

[Tracytma 19]

thanks very much for the reply! I have to agree with you.. the body does try to react to the assault, i.e. surgery and implant.. so perhaps it was just gearing up. I'd be devastated if I missed her Graduation, so I'm heading to bed early and will call doc as soon as graduation is over!! ha ha.~