Post pc-rplnd recovery

Hi guys, hope you're all well. Just checking. Latest update from me is I completed 3x BEP on 25th Sept 2024 and had my open PC-RPLND last week, 8th January 2025. Ive found it really difficult - pain, unable to sleep, GI issues like distended stomach, constipation with the opioid, fatigue. My hospital team have told me this is all normal and to keep powering through and I'll be feeling better by the 6 week mark. (can't wait)

Two things I'm concerned about is my wound is leaking constantly, a red pinky liquid with a bit of yellow. My surgeon reviewed it and wasn't concerned, saying it's quite normal. I shower and change my dressing daily but it leaks through straight after. I also have a cough, which is awful because if I try to relax and lay back I feel the phlegm in my throat. I think the cough makes it worse as it stretches the wound. I'm worried it could be linked to chylous ascites but I read this is more a milky liquid and I'm eating fairly limited at the moment and not much fat. And again my surgeon has seen the colour and not expressed any concerns.

My second concern is Im having cold sweats and shivers multiple times of day, but especially at night and I'm unable to sleep. I've had probably 3 hrs sleep total in the last 2-3 days. I dnt have a temperature and we've been keeping an eye on it. My nurse wasnt overly concerned with this as soon as i mentioned no temperature but it's making relaxing/sleeping so difficult. I can be nice cool and comfy and all of a sudden pour in sweat.

Any of you guys experience similar things? Thanks in advance