Fever Post Op

[Chelle68 27]

Was sleeved the 23rd. I have been coughing up alot of stuff since ingot home Friday. The doctor put me on an antibiotic today but I am still a little worried. My temp is 99.5. This coupled with the fact I have a hurricane heading right at me is stressing me out. Anyone else have respiratory iss use after surgery?

[chilihot59 156]

I, didn't have any respiratory problems. Make sure u are getting your fluids in, take the antibiotics on schedule, and check your temperature @ least in the morning and evening. Hope you feel better!

[sexyme 24]

Don't be so laid back about calling ur doctors.... If need be call them 20 times. Just make sure ur doing exactly what they say

[Chelle68 27]

I just called him this afternoon.

[Chelle68 27]

Thanks Sexy, I called the doctor and he put me at ease.

[NDN_RN 527]

Deep breathe and cough at least twice an hour to prevent pneumonia ( more ommon after general anesthesia). Fluids, antibiotics. Call agin if ou are worse or fever gets worse.

[Chelle68 27]

Thank you for your advise and I will do that.

[sexyme 24]

How are you doing today

[Chelle68 27]

My fever is gone. My chest is sore from the congestion and coughing. I am sipping on warm liquids. It is helping my airway. I have asthma as well and this has always helped. My follow up was tomorrow but canceled due to the hurricane. I will try to get in as soon as I can after the dust settles. Thank you for checking on me.

[sexyme 24]

Np let me know how is everything when u go for your follow up

[cantwaittolose 163]

Yes I coughed up a lot of stuff when I first came home and lasted for a few days...I felt like I had pneumonia coming on....I used the spiometer they gave me in hospital that helped and did the breathing excersies everyday, couple times a day. I also had slight fever at 99.5 when I oversteessed about work and over did it at home. Remember to take it easy and treat yourself kindly . Hope you feel better soon.

[Chelle68 27]

I am trying to lay around and relax. I will let you know when I get to the doctor hopefully this week.

[deltadawn817 106]

I am trying to lay around and relax. I will let you know when I get to the doctor hopefully this week.

If you are laying around and relaxing try to sit up and not lie all the way down also if you can sleep propped up that will help also.

And the couching with deep breathing will help a lot too.

[Chelle68 27]

Fever gone and cough almost gone. I have lost 10lbs this week and now I have gout... been taking apple cider vinegar pills and cherry juice and about 50- 60 oz of Water a day and still I have a huge right foot. If that would go away I would be great.

[Chelle68 27]

Fever gone and cough almost gone. I have lost 10lbs this week and now I have gout... been taking apple cider vinegar pills and cherry juice and about 50- 60 oz of Water a day and still I have a huge right foot. If that would go away I would be great.