Yesterday I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair, and breast implant exchange. Today I started running a low fever 100.3. I called my PS and he said I can take what I need to reduce it. I took 2 ibuprofen. He said if it's not gone by tomorrow I would have to meet him at the hospital. Is this common?
Answer: Fever after a mommy makeover, is this common? Yes, it is not unusual for patients to have low-grade fevers after any type of operation. Most commonly, the "source" of the fever is the lungs; the fever usually dissipates with efforts involving deep breathing and coughing. I encourage my patients to take 10 deep breaths every hour while they are awake. Early ambulation is also encouraged by most plastic surgeons. Let your plastic surgeon know if the fever does not dissipate. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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Answer: Fever after a mommy makeover, is this common? Yes, it is not unusual for patients to have low-grade fevers after any type of operation. Most commonly, the "source" of the fever is the lungs; the fever usually dissipates with efforts involving deep breathing and coughing. I encourage my patients to take 10 deep breaths every hour while they are awake. Early ambulation is also encouraged by most plastic surgeons. Let your plastic surgeon know if the fever does not dissipate. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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Answer: Fever Yes, a low grade fever is not uncommon after surgery but it is important that you continue to monitor it and communicate with your surgeon. It is often from the lack of deep breathing since you are sleepy from the anesthesia, sore from the surgery, and have narcotics that you are taking. Try to take deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth several times an hour. If your physician supplied you with an incentive spirometer you can use that. Getting up and moving around your home as you are able is also encouraged.
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Answer: Fever Yes, a low grade fever is not uncommon after surgery but it is important that you continue to monitor it and communicate with your surgeon. It is often from the lack of deep breathing since you are sleepy from the anesthesia, sore from the surgery, and have narcotics that you are taking. Try to take deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth several times an hour. If your physician supplied you with an incentive spirometer you can use that. Getting up and moving around your home as you are able is also encouraged.
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February 18, 2017
Answer: Post op fever A low grade fever is very common after any procedure, but especially after a tummy tuck. It sounds like your surgeon is communicating with you well. Try to relax and work on deep breathing, good luck, Jane.
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February 18, 2017
Answer: Post op fever A low grade fever is very common after any procedure, but especially after a tummy tuck. It sounds like your surgeon is communicating with you well. Try to relax and work on deep breathing, good luck, Jane.
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February 17, 2017
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February 17, 2017
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February 17, 2017
Answer: Fever after surgery Thank you for your question. Yes, it is not uncommon to have a low grade fever right after surgery. This is typically due to atelectasis of the lungs. Basically, the little sacs inside the lungs that exchange oxygen collapse down after anesthesia. For some reason this causes a fever. Deep breathing and coughing or use of an incentive spirometer will typically reverse the atelectasis. A fever over 101.5 might be concerning for a possible infection. Best to listen to your surgeon and follow their recommendations. Regards,MHS
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February 17, 2017
Answer: Fever after surgery Thank you for your question. Yes, it is not uncommon to have a low grade fever right after surgery. This is typically due to atelectasis of the lungs. Basically, the little sacs inside the lungs that exchange oxygen collapse down after anesthesia. For some reason this causes a fever. Deep breathing and coughing or use of an incentive spirometer will typically reverse the atelectasis. A fever over 101.5 might be concerning for a possible infection. Best to listen to your surgeon and follow their recommendations. Regards,MHS
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