post op recovery

BellaBean
Good luck w your MD. Today was the first day I went without a fever for 12 hours. Hopefully no fever in the middle of the night.

Thanks snisme! I'm glad you're fever free so far. Definitely keep an eye on it! Sleep well!! I'm going to snuggle with my pillows now! LOL

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Originally Posted by snisme23 Any of you ladies had sharp stabbing pains on your lower abs? Also how long do you continue to have brownish discharge? Is this all normal? I have an infection and monday I go for CT Scan to see if theres an absest inside. thanks

I am having sharp jabbing pains on my left side. Brings me to tears. My MD scheduled a CT scan for this thurs. i thought i would be much better by now.

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Originally Posted by downandout Amazing how we gotta fight to get proper care ! Take care.

Yes and it's so hard to do battle when you are struggling just to cope with the pain; I know as I am 'there'.

Hi all,
I have another question. My infection seems to be going away but now I have another problem, when I have a bowel movement Im bleeding and Im seeing blood clots in my stool, but Ive had hemroids so not sure whats going on. Im a little scared.

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Originally Posted by snisme23 Hi all, I have another question. My infection seems to be going away but now I have another problem, when I have a bowel movement Im bleeding and Im seeing blood clots in my stool, but Ive had hemroids so not sure whats going on. Im a little scared.

Did they ever find exactlly where your infection was coming from? What you have gone through is not normal and not right at all. I am not sure where you are located, but I know my insurance company has a 24 hr nurses line that is a great place to start with major questions like this, especially if you aren't getting answers from your Dr. I'm pretty sure that blood clots with BM's, even with hemrroids, is not normal. It sounds as though your infection may have something to do with your bowel. Please keep us posted as to what you find out. Also, if your fever spikes please get yourself to the hospital. I understand not wanting to go, but I would be concerned with all that you have been through.

Please take care of yourself.

Oh my! This is so disheartening. I, too, have had a low grade fever ever since my surgery on September 24, 2012. I have run into the same problems with the doctor's office. I do have an appointment for this Thursday. I hope all is well. Take care and feel better soon.

Hi angel, how did things go with your CT scan. Are you still having pain? Hopefully it has gotten better

Anytime we get a fever, fever spikes, chills or body aches post op, please take seriously and quickly. My med team said oh that's normal. Three days in hospital w iv antibiotics. ER doc said those signs usually mean infection. Please listen to your bodies and instinct....rest and heal well sisters!!

It is very important to stay ahead of the pain. Painkillers will also help with inflammation and FEVER
I do agree with that fever is worrisome , even if it is low grade.