ginger429 4 Posted June 2, 2013 Im 13 days post op and have pains in my legs mostly the calves ,I feel like my legs want to cramp up,anyone else experience this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sydney Susan 333 Posted June 2, 2013 Could be blood clots so best to see a doctor pronto, to be sure. 2 miangr and gmanbat reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arts137 1,811 Posted June 2, 2013 Yes, check in with your MD. 1 gmanbat reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeann71 539 Posted June 2, 2013 Check with doctor. Also could be dehydration and lack of potasium(sp). Maybe drink some gatorade. Mine were like that right after surgery to. I did drink gatorade and it got a whole lot better. As long as they dont have a fever,red or swelling its probably dehydration. 1 gmanbat reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoey1176 58 Posted June 2, 2013 I read that another vsg sleever had had same issues and they put Vicks ointment on their legs and I would wrap it loosely with a towel so not to get it on the sheets. It's worth a try Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sydney Susan 333 Posted June 2, 2013 I don't want to be rude to anyone but I can't see a thing in Vicks that would have the slightest impact on dehydration, cramps or DVT/clots (unless Vicks where you live is something completely different to the Vicks Vapour Rub where I live). In the last couple of weeks I've had a hospitalised friend develop blood clots/DVT in her calves without a lot of external signs - just pain/discomfort. I agree there are lots of possible reasons for this, but as you are only recently post surgery - so blood clots are a real possibility - you need to speak to a dr to ensure there's not a serious cause. In hospital this was closely followed for my drs VSG patients. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alyjourneys 117 Posted June 2, 2013 Im 13 days post op and have pains in my legs mostly the calves ' date='I feel like my legs want to cramp up,anyone else experience this?[/quote'] I was warned about pain in the calves as a sign of blood clots. Need to go get checked ASAP. I was given shots for 7 days after I left the hospital. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rastafas 6 Posted June 2, 2013 Leg cramping is a common side effect of dehydration. Checking with the MD is absolutely necessary but please also try to get more H2O if possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoiaRox 430 Posted June 2, 2013 Are you getting up and moving around? I agree with others above; consult with your doctor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturally_bad77 26 Posted June 3, 2013 Had the same issues and mines ended up being blood clots in both legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ginger429 4 Posted June 15, 2013 Im 13 days post op and have pains in my legs mostly the calves ' date='I feel like my legs want to cramp up,anyone else experience this?[/quote']I give myself the injections to prevent blood clots...I think I was heading for dehydration again, but I am fine now and moving around a lot more,wich really does help. Thanx for your input!! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arts137 1,811 Posted June 15, 2013 Good! I am taking Lovenox shots as well -- surprisingly easy to give yourself a shot, I am glad to say! 1 ginger429 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
