7 days post op sleeved with 102.7 temp.

[kpeartree 2]

Hey guys. I was sleeved on 7/15. Today makes one week. I've been running a fever on and off all day. Tried calling my doc but he never called me back :-/. Current temp 102.7. I want to avoid going to the ER as much as possible. I'm going to take a Tylenol and see if that helps.

Has anyone experienced this?

[chrisrn 11]

Any other symptoms? Cough, shortness of breath? How does incision look? Nausea or vomiting? Keep trying

You dr but if it persists something could be brewing and you will to go to er

[kpeartree 2]

Yeah, headache, a light headed, and some shortness of breath. I feel completely drained. Thanks for the response! I'll keep calling

[Danalodon0825 21]

Hey, I'm not on the post-op side yet but I like reading how people are doing on this side. I'm sorry you are not feeling well and I hope you are feeling better soon. I saw that you are thinking of taking Tylenol. My practice has informed me to avoid pills unless chewable after surgery. But I know medical advice differs for everyone. Did your surgeon give you a list of medications you should not take after surgery? If your fever persist you should consider seeking medical attention. There has to be a reason for the temperature if it continues.

[kpeartree 2]

For the most part my recovery has been well. I haven't had to take much of the pain medication and I prefer not to bc it's pretty strong. My doctor approved Tylenol but i must crush it. The same with the pain medication he prescribed. It's really gross but I get through it.

[chrisrn 11]

I think you should go to ER- if nothing else for Hydration-But any fever after surgery needs to be checked -we are set

Up for pneumonia . Blood clot, dehydration - sorry you are going thru this

[sgreen721 17]

Go to the ER.. I know it's a pain in the ass but it's better to go where there are professionals

[kpeartree 2]

I think you guys are right. I just spoke to my surgeon #finally. He told me there is no way he can tell over the phonb if my symptoms are related to my surgery.

He said it sounds like it could could a cold but the only way for them to tell is an upper GI test.

Better safe than sorry right? #headedtotheER

[woo woo 872]

I'm so glad you decided to go to the hospital. Please take care and let us know how you are doing!!

[chrisrn 11]

Vsg on 7/17/14 discharged next day, took pain meds about 5-6 days then took Tylenol as needed- started having slight burning to the side of umbilical puncture site (burning /stinging)-had follow up appt with md and he said sometimes when people get moving more they get that feeling and it's right where he put a stitch in muscle and not to worry. Just wondered if any of you had this problem. I was so happy to be off narcotics but took narcs again last night just to see if I could get ahead of pain a bit.