Fever 9 Days Post Op

[Angela324 13]

Hi Everyone&Shoot!, Well, I'm scared. Been doing great until this evening. Had a mild fever immediately post op that resolved, but now, it's back. I've read all of the 'Complications' posts, but couldn't easily find anything about 'fever'--am going to go back&check all posts. Any thoughts or help would be much appreciated. Thank you!!

[LizInTexas 125]

Fever is an indication of infection (please forgive me if that was totally stating the obvious), but since you're only 9 days out, I'd would contact my doc pronto ! Best to take no chances... Wishing you all the best !

[Angela324 13]

Thanks, LizInTexas, I need to hear the obvious right now because I am scared to death& would do anything to not be away from my little boy, age 6, for another night, but I know I need to address it otherwise could have to be away from him for many more potential hospitalized nights. Thank you for responding--Hugs!

[LizInTexas 125]

You're very welcome Sending prayers and good thoughts your way ! It could very well be something that some antibiotics will knock right out so just take a deep breath, count to 10, and make that call !

[Angela324 13]

Oh, you're right. It could just be a simple infection, couldn't it? That thought gives me some courage to make the call in the a.m. Thank you!!

[LA_dreamer 54]

My doc also says early out you can run low grade fever if you're not getting all your fluids. In my case this has proven to be very true. Still call your doc though! =)

[Angela324 13]

Thank you, LA_dreamer, I hadn't heard that before, so thank you! For the 1st time, I didn't get all of my fluids in yesterday&was even a little low today. It would be nice if that's what the Dr. thinks. Please keep your fingers crossed for me. Thank you!

[shuhnaynuh 142]

My dr said a low fever may happen (I ended up having one a few days out) but anything over 100 to call him. Just FYI

[Angela324 13]

Thank you! Good to know.