Fever

[JaniRN 5]

Hi guys I was sleeved this morning. Lots of pain , now chils with fever

[4ALongerLife 329]

Still in the hospital? Sugar get your rest and if the fever continues, push that nurse's button and ask for something. Pleasssse.

[cookies 56]

I'm happy to hear you're safely out of surgery.

Sorry you are experiencing pain and fever. You are still in the hospital, I trust? I hope they get your pain and fever under control so you can get a little sleep tonight. Ask for different meds if this isn't doing it for you.

[irishmama2004 34]

Praying for your healing!

[Lisa's Hope 421]

Hope you feel better soon. Praying for you. God Bless!

[raven8888 86]

Having a slight fever after surgery is actually common. They will probably just continue to monitor your vital signs and make sure the fever is not going too high or any other signs of infection. I hope things improve and keep us posted. Sending good vibes your way.

[Disney_Diva 4]

Oh yes, fever is normal. I ran a low grade fever for almost 10 days post op. it ran anywhere from 99.9 to 101.2. The nurses told me not to worry unless it got over 102, and if it did to head to the emergency room. Luckily 101.2 was the highest I ever got... Just keep a close eye on it. Congrats on your surgery!!!

[randalljohn 22]

Oh yes, fever is normal. I ran a low grade fever for almost 10 days post op. it ran anywhere from 99.9 to 101.2. The nurses told me not to worry unless it got over 102, and if it did to head to the emergency room. Luckily 101.2 was the highest I ever got... Just keep a close eye on it. Congrats on your surgery!!!

So glad I saw this. I am running a low grade fever 3 days post-op and was concerned. Hopefuly it will stay low grade.

[sleeveInSD 17]

I just had surgery 5 days ago and had a low grade fever until yesterday. The doc said that because we breathe more shallow after surgery (to avoid pain) that a little Fluid can build in our lungs so fever kicks in. He said to do the breathing machine thing as often as possible and walking will help our lungs. I continued to do that and the fever is gone today.

[JaniRN 5]

Well I was released today, still running a low grade, they did every blood test with cultures , urine as well nothing was off. Also did a barium swallow , nothing as well. Had a hiatal and umbilical hernia repaired during surgery as well. Temp just now 100.1. Hoping it will go away soon and my pain as well!! Thanks for all ur thoughts and reassurance

[4ALongerLife 329]

sleeveInSD has it right.... do do do your incentive spyrometer (10 times an hour if you can, do it on commercials) and walk as much as you can stand.

Glad you are better now JaniRN, wishing you success in your journey and saying prayers for you!

[raven8888 86]

Inflammation can also be the cause of a low grade fever. Obviously after a surgical procedure there will be the body's natural response to tissue damage. This also promotes the healing process and the rebuilding of new tissue. Without going into all the complex boring details, it causes some systemic manifestations as well as localized (at incision sites and internally) via blood stream. Hence, your body temp will raise in response to the increase in white blood cells to the area. If an infection follows than the white blood counts will continue to rise and so does the temp, which is why you don't want it to get too high because it is no longer a healthy healing process. Fluid in lungs can be a campground for bacteria, so same idea, your body's autoimmune response will be the same. The better and stronger your immune system is going into surgery and adequate consumption of protien you will be less likely to have an infection and heal quickly with no complications.

[Vballgirl 0]

This was so helpful I am 3 days out and i am running a low grade fever 99 to 100. I will use my spirometer more. Thanks