1 week out and feeling scared

Gingin33 · November 26, 2009

I am one week out today and feeling a bit down. I came home from MX with a cold/sinus thing. On top of that, I have an infection in one of my incisions. Plus just trying to heal up from surgery. I have a low grade fever off and on. It's just really hard to know if my fever is from the cold, from my infection or if I am suffering a leak. I keep freaking out there I'm going to rip my stomach open. The cold is causing me to sneeze and although it doesn't really hurt to do so, it scares me to death. How long until I no longer have to worry about my stomach leaking? I know I'd be feeling so much better about everything if I didn't have all these other things going on at the same time. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent. Happy Thanksgiving all.

Hychap2009 · November 26, 2009

I am one week out today and feeling a bit down. I came home from MX with a cold/sinus thing. On top of that, I have an infection in one of my incisions. Plus just trying to heal up from surgery. I have a low grade fever off and on. It's just really hard to know if my fever is from the cold, from my infection or if I am suffering a leak. I keep freaking out there I'm going to rip my stomach open. The cold is causing me to sneeze and although it doesn't really hurt to do so, it scares me to death. How long until I no longer have to worry about my stomach leaking? I know I'd be feeling so much better about everything if I didn't have all these other things going on at the same time. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent. Happy Thanksgiving all.

Hi, Sorry to hear about your discomfort. Try hanging on in there - if your fever continues I'd call the doctor and explain your concerns. Take care.

njsleever · December 3, 2009

Hi -

How are you feeling?? I had surgery with Dr Almanza on the 26th and returned with an infection on one of the incisions too and experiencing the same low grade fever - soooo scared

Marie

Gingin33 · December 3, 2009

Hi -
How are you feeling?? I had surgery with Dr Almanza on the 26th and returned with an infection on one of the incisions too and experiencing the same low grade fever - soooo scared

Marie

I'm feeling much better. My infection is almost cleared up. Please see your family doctor and make sure you get some antibiotics. I have heard from SO MANY people that are coming home with infections. Not sure what is going on there but I hope they get it under control. Hope you feel better soon. Please let us know.