When do you know it's time to run to the emergency room for an anastomotic leak from rectal surgery?
400447
You have very good reason to run to emergency.Don't think your crazy.If anyone does who cares it's your life and body not theirs.If your not feeling comfortable with the Doctors please see some more.Don't wait and worry what they may think.Their are some very good Doctors and some who are not.I sure hope you get better care."GOD BLESS YOU"
1064511
No.  You need to call your doctor or his/her service right away.  Also, check if you have a fever or if your belly is swollen or feels hot to the touch, you may want to seek help in the emergency room.
983079
You really need to talk to your surgeon if you are having post-operative problems.  You should also talk to your oncologist about your prognosis.
1099945
you need to call a doctor NOW- or get to your ER NOW!!!\n\nThis is an emergency...
206116
it depends on the protocol, any surgical interventions that you've had, how torn it was....\nI would expect AT LEAST 3x/wk for 6-8 weeks.
143429
I don't have statistics for you, but this is a known complication.\n\nSpeaking very, very roughly, I'd guess that in the facility where I work, it occurs to fewer than one person out of a hundred.  I realize that's no consolation when it happens to you.\n\nIn my experience, it usually doesn't require surgical repair.  The monitoring you describe sounds more typical.\n\nFor what little it's worth, I'm sorry this happened to you.
378809
No, the goal today is to get people up and motoring as soon as possible.  Insurance doesn't let you stay long in the hospital anymore and inactivity is a harbinger of complications.  So, the recuperative period always involves getting up on your feet asap and walking around.  Most surgeons have you out of bed within 24 hours...sometimes as soon as 6 hours after surgery.
394244
My guess would be to go to the hospital or a doctor immeadiately
601838
hellooooo...Emergency room?!!!
65730
find an emergency room, you are not gonna die but you need to get it treated quicker than later.....
31252
Everyone is going to say the same thing.  See a doctor.  Of course you are scared.  Thats natural.  I am going to suggest something that is kinda gross but its a good test.  After you are done having a bm, and you are done wiping, take some fresh toilet paper (white, not colored or printed) and pat the hole.  If it is bright red bloody then more than likely its hemorroids.  But yeah, you really should see your doctor as soon as possible.  Yesterday would be best.  Good luck and feel better soon.  You will be fine.
1110016
If it's longer than 10 see a Dr. or emergency room. Especially if you have pain.3-5 days is normal.
1098296
You are usually up and walking around before you are released from the hospital.  I believe for a full recovery today it is about 4 to 6 weeks.  Now days surgeries are different than years ago.  Smaller incisions are made today and like gall Bladder surgery they cut a small hole and suck it out.
1022949
Go to the ER. You could have pulled something, and it might get worse over time.
372637
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - a medical emergency.  Call 911.
607536
Time to see the Doctor
410058
Go in now.  It could be something very serious and it could be nothing.  Don't take a chance.