Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Seek emergency care for trouble breathing, chest pain, fainting, severe abdominal pain, uncontrolled bleeding, or other rapidly worsening symptoms.
Seek emergency care rather than waiting for a routine appointment.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact your surgical team promptly for:
Fever or chills
Increasing redness, swelling, drainage, or opening of an incision
Pain that is worsening or not controlled as expected
Repeated vomiting or inability to drink fluids
New leg swelling or calf pain
Difficulty passing urine
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Questions about incision care, activity, menstrual changes, or when to try for pregnancy can usually be handled through routine follow-up.
The article also says
After a positive pregnancy test, severe one-sided pelvic or abdominal pain, shoulder-tip pain, dizziness, fainting, or heavy vaginal bleeding may signal an ectopic pregnancy.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Tubal ligation reversal. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.