5 days post OP and have some questions
Im finally post OP after years of waiting but now ive got some questions/concerns and since Im just a very anxious person, especially with wounds and infections/complications I thought Id just ask em on here!
First off is, I keep swelling in my sleep :') I am sleeping slanted upright (not super straight up but definitely not flat either) which is uncomfortable as is but I also keep waking up every few hours because everything just swells in my sleep and it's really uncomfortable under my armpits and on my chest. So I gotta sit up for a bit and that usually helps with the swelling enough that I can try to sleep more (as uncomfy as that is). I just wanted to know if thats normal or if I should change something about my sleep position?
Second thing! I have a stuffy nose and also swollen tonsils now, with a light cough(im doing everything in my power not to cough, like a spray for my throat, cough drops, tea/water and ibuprofen for my tonsils). I dont have a fever and swollen tonsils, as annoying as they are, are normal for me and i get them every few weeks without actually getting sick. The coughing and sniffles are courtesy of my best friend who has been helping me in my apartment and is staying until tomorrow, annoying yes, but since I didn't have anyone else who would've been able to stay and help with me I took the risk and well.. ended up eith a cold. My question now is just if its super bad and I should contact someone or if I can wait ut out with the anti inflammatory spray and Ibuprofen until my Post-Op appointment on Tuesday (my OP was on Monday)
Thanks in advance!
Posted Apr 4, 2026, 1:21 PM UTC