Count down to DEC 17 surgery date!

[BANANA PANTS! 60]

I don't know what to say about surgery-induced hypertension. Is that something you can google?

Definitely call the doctor about the high blood pressure. Pain can cause some elevation as can dehydration, but it shouldn't remain high. Also, you want to look at all the meds you are raking now and see if poor Fluid intake or nutrition can cause them to mess up your BP. Call the doc for sure!

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[Mary6013 6]

Today was a good day. Drain came out...thank goodness....cleaned the house a little, went to church, and did a little shopping. How's everyone else feeling?

[Sadlers1999 169]

Today was a good day. Drain came out...thank goodness....cleaned the house a little' date=' went to church, and did a little shopping. How's everyone else feeling?[/quote']

I didn't have a drain. Where was it placed on you?

[Sadlers1999 169]

I have a low grade fever, but it may be just a virus I caught from my 4 year old who was sick when I came home from the hospital. Walked 30 minutes at 1.5 mph on neighbor's treadmill nonetheless. Not feeling great because of fever, but not in any serious pain,either.

[Mary6013 6]

I didn't have a drain. Where was it placed on you?

It was on my left side. I was surprised how much Fluid came out. I wonder why some doctors use it and others don't.

[pamypsoup 11]

It was on my left side. I was surprised how much Fluid came out. I wonder why some doctors use it and others don't.

Wonder why some doctors put drains and some don't ...I didn't get one what is the drain for?

[Mary6013 6]

Wonder why some doctors put drains and some don't ...I didn't get one what is the drain for?

If I remember correctly, my dr said that surgery causes the body to release lots of Fluid and the obvious blood. Not sure why they don't get it all during surgery. This is the reason for the drain. Each day (sorry if this grosses you out), I emptied a total of about 60cc's of reddish Fluid. I had it in from right after surgery on the 17th until today. I have a friend who was sleeved last spring and had a different dr and he didn't put one on her and she is fine.

[dpecor 2]

I had it done on the 17th also. I am very sore. I can't stand straight because it hurts my stomach which then hurts my back. Anyone else have this problem?

[Sadlers1999 169]

I had it done on the 17th also. I am very sore. I can't stand straight because it hurts my stomach which then hurts my back. Anyone else have this problem?

No. My biggest issue is the stupid low-grade fever. Caught something from my 4 year old.

[dpecor 2]

Did anyone have problems with their Uvula in the back of the throat stretching and touching their tongue and making them gag? If so, how long to go away?

[mandyMO 67]

Usually after surgery I get constipated well this time I've had diahera since I got home it seems to slow down when I take liquid phenorgen! My drain has to stay in till next Thursday :/ I do not like it at all and my doctor uses it for leak also and I have to drink green stuff and if I see any green it ive got a leak

[pdmiller007 2]

I have a low grade fever' date=' but it may be just a virus I caught from my 4 year old who was sick when I came home from the hospital. Walked 30 minutes at 1.5 mph on neighbor's treadmill nonetheless. Not feeling great because of fever, but not in any serious pain,either.[/quote']

I've had a low grade fever on and off mostly on since my surgery which was Wednesday. I'm doing great with everything and the surgeon seems to think its just a bug. Nevertheless I wish it would go away as I can't help help but worry why I have a fever.

[kscdvm 78]

As for the uvula, mine was sore post op I think from snoring when I sleep on my back. Now that I can sleep on my side it has resolved. Maybe ask your doctor about using a throat spray.

Fevers are always worrisome. Be your own advocate and request a white blood cell count if you are still feverish tomorrow.

I have been feeling better each day but still need the Lortab. Last night one of my incisions hurt like a hot poker in certain positions. Finally had to apply ice to get comfortable enough to sleep.

Had first BM today. Watery diarrhea with some cramping. Glad I didn't have to take anything to make it happen since I was starting to get concerned.

Swallowing much easier today too. Love the nectar chocolate Truffle. I make it with Lacoste free fat free milk. Had 3 yesterday which was 93g of Protein. Today my husband is making homemade chicken Soup and reserving some of the broth for me. Can't wait for more flavor in my liquids

[doreen70 268]

Post op fevers are often because of under inflated lungs, and lack of Fluid. Do your breathing exercises and get your fluid in.

[Sadlers1999 169]

Post op fevers are often because of under inflated lungs' date=' and lack of Fluid. Do your breathing exercises and get your Fluid in.[/quote']

My fever is gone today, but thanks for sharing. Maybe it will help other people.