Question:
Low Temperature
did anyone run a low temperature 96 after surgery? My husband's temperature has been running around that since he came home from hospital. Had Lapband on Friday -- today is Sunday. — keren1527 (posted on November 19, 2007)
November 18, 2007
I wouldn't worry very much about that little bit of a difference. He should
be seeing his doctor soon for a follow up so if he doesn't have any other
problems then all should be well. HOWEVER, if he is concerned and you are
concerned then no one is going to sleep and someone needs to make a phone
call. No one is going to blame you for checking it out. You may feel silly
but obviously you want what's best for your husband or you wouldn't have
asked.
— EmtEeyore
November 18, 2007
I would recommend checking with the doctor. Normally the surgeon's office
are willing to address your questions, and if there is real concern, the
doctor will most assuredly speak with you. Doesn't sound right to me,
unless he typically runs a low temperature. There are people who do run
normal body temps under 98 degrees.
— Dave Chambers
November 18, 2007
Normal body temp is around 96 -98 just since it doesn't spike.
— the7thdean
November 19, 2007
A consistently low temp is a sign of an under active thyroid. Christine
— Christine M.
November 19, 2007
My normal temp is only 96.7 if it gets to 98.6 I know I have infection
somewhere.. :(
I think guys temps run lower than ladies. I heard that once from my old
doc. So maybe his temp is "normal" now compared to what it used
to be.
Have a great week.
God bless you all
Paula
— japaad
November 19, 2007
What does his temperature usually run? Mine is always around 96; I recently
had a collapsed lung and pneumonia and "only" spiked to 99
despite severe symptoms. Maybe this is normal for him, but if you're really
concerned I'd suggest checking with the surgeon because my surgeon
routinely checks my temp and blood pressure with each visit and his may
also have done that and therefore have a preop reading.
— obeseforever
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