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Fever of 100.4˚F (38˚C) or higher, or as directed by your healthcare provider
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Unexplained chills or sweating
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Sharp pain in the chest when taking a deep breath
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Bleeding from the incision sites
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Belly (abdominal) pain, nausea, constipation, or vomiting that doesn't go away
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Increasing pain that doesn't get better after taking pain medicine
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Swelling, redness, oozing, or cloudy discharge at the incision sites
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Unexplained bruising
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Continued sensation of motion or clicking sounds in your breastbone
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Sudden weight gain (tell your healthcare provider if you gain 1 to 2 pounds within 24 hours or more overnight, or 5 pounds or more in 1 week)
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Increased swelling of the legs, especially on the side where the vein was not removed
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Drainage or foul-smelling odor from the incisions on the chest or leg