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How high is your fever? My instructions were that if the fever gets over 101, to contact my surgeon. If you can't contact your surgeon, try your PCP. If you don't have a PCP or can't reach him or her, I guess I would go to an ER?

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I'm in the ER. My surgery was in Mexico and I have no way to get a hold of my surgeon. I guess this is a prime example as to why not to go to Mexico.

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Sassypants, I'm so sorry to hear you are having trouble! Did your surgeon in Mexico put you in touch with anyone locally to follow up with? If not, you may want to follow up regularly with your regular doctor or get a referral to a bariatric surgeon who can see you for follow up visits.

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Good luck! Please keep us posted!!!

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Are you taking deep breaths A LOT. That and walking and staying upright as much as comfortable. You don't want to end up with pneumonia! And don't hesitate to call your local doctor. They may want to do blood work. Hope you feel better quick!

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This is ubsurd to me

Why would they not give u instructions for follow up care

Shame on them but good for you you did the right thing by going to the ER

You will probably be admitted and then they will give you info on who can provide your post op care

Keep us posted

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I am alive. I have an infection in the spot where my IV was placed. I'm still in a ton of pain in that spot, have a low grade fever and it's swollen.

I was given a high dose of antibiotics in my butt and a prescription for antibiotics and pain meds.

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So glad to hear you got some answers and help! Stick with us...support is everything.

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