Question:
I'm 4 days post op and still running low grade fever 100. Is this normal?

I wasn't given any antibiotics to come home on. I'm still very sore. HOW BIG DO THEY USUAALLY MAKE A POUCH ON A ROUXENY?    — teresa M. (posted on March 16, 2003)

March 16, 2003
I am 8 days post op... Same for me, and yes it is normal. There is a lot of inflamation/swelling in your body and your body is fighting off the drugs and the swelling so the fever is normal. If it were 102 and up I would call the doc office. Your stomach is about the size of a golf ball, becasue of the swelling. IT WILL become a little bigger in a few days IF YOU ARE DRINKING THAT WATER you were told is so so so important. Take a drink every 5 minutes. Water helps in weight loss AND healing.
   — Cinderz H.

March 16, 2003
I too was having fevers that came on at night then went back down during the day when they released me fromt he hospital the first time 5 days postop. Two days later I had to return for a blood clot and some pnumonia and still ran a low fever. The doctors were concerned that I had a rupture and the fluids I was taking in were dumping out into my abdomoninal cavity causing an infection. After several tests to see if I had a leak or excess fluid they found nothing and didn't find the cause of the fever either. They did have me on A LOT of antibiotics via I.V. to fight what ever infection. <p> Make sure you check with your doctors if you it gets higher. <p>Take Care, Be Well, Be Happy!!
   — John T.

March 16, 2003
I would keep a close eye on your incision. I was also running a fever when I came home from the hospital and wasn't given any antibiotics. My incision became red and inflamed. I went back to the doctor, and sure enough, I was developing an infection. They gave me antibiotics and I was fine. Just keep and eye on it or you could get really sick. I'm not sure about the size of the RnY. I have the "micropouch" and it is only 2-3 ounces. Good luck in the post op life! I am 3 months out. Feel free to email me if you need someone to talk to!
   — fieryfish

March 16, 2003
Call your doctor..... at least get a call into the nurse. Any fever a few days after surgery is cause for concern. Stop reading this and call you doc!!! :) GOD BLESS!
   — k r.

March 16, 2003
A fever post op is NOT normal and does require investigation. I second the motion for an immediate call.
   — faybay

March 16, 2003
Teresa, I had a fever the whole time I was in the hospital (6 days) but it went away IMMEDIATELY when I got home, hospitals make you sicker. if you still have one at home, CALL YOUR DOCTOR! Good Luck to you. Heather (Open RNY 8/15, 305/205/150)
   — heathercross

March 17, 2003
I had a fever of 100 to 101 for about 2 weeks. DOn't worry about it. If it gets too much higher then call your dr. Just keep drinking your water and walking and you will be fine.
   — spring A.

March 18, 2003
Hi, I had a temp for weeks after my surgery, while in the hospital the highest it got was 102.7 I think, it would always go down quickly with tylenol. I kept a low grade 100-100.5 fever for at least 3 weeks after surgery. It would come back every nite without fail. I took tylenol for it, during the day my temp was pretty much normal but would start creeping up in the evening. My surgeon's office said a low grade temp like that is normal for some, best to double check, I never did have an infection, was just my body's way of healing/recovering from such a major surgery. Lisa
   — Lisa F.