When to call your doctor

Call your doctor if you have:

• a temperature of 101 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
• increased pain or tenderness near the incision
• poor pain relief
• signs of infection:

— increased swelling

— redness

— increased drainage

— increased warmth

— pus

— foul smell

— bleeding at the incision

— incision coming apart.

• changes in circulation:

— increased numbness

— inability to feel or move fingers or toes

— pale blue, white or abnormally cold fingers or toes.

• nausea or vomiting that won't stop
• increased tiredness
• a generally worse feeling than you had when you left the hospital
• problems urinating
• severe constipation or severe diarrhea
• a concern about any other symptoms that seem unusual.

Important: If you have any concerns about safety, call your nurse or the hospital's Patient Representative Office.