Need help and pointers please!

[Big Wojo 32]

I had my surgery July 16th and woke up with sever numbess and tingling in my left arm, left lag, and left groing area plus not to be gross but my anus is numb too. It's been 3 days now and I'm still very numb in those area and can't pass gass so I have extreme gas pains!! Any tips or help would be great.

[LeticiaHuggins 177]

Maybe the surgeon cut a few extra nerves while inside.

Or maybe because you're so gassy its putting pressure on your nerves that run in those areas. It could be just one nerve thats doing all this damage.

I'm not MD but... I'm a darn good Guess-e-ologist in my area

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221** 3 mons post op. CW: 165.0 lbs. --- Only 15 lbs to my goal ---

[terry1118 1,274]

Call your doctor or PA.

[Big Wojo 32]

Maybe the surgeon cut a few extra nerves while inside.

Or maybe because you're so gassy its putting pressure on your nerves that run in those areas. It could be just one nerve thats doing all this damage.

I'm not MD but... I'm a darn good Guess-e-ologist in my area

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221** 3 mons post op. CW: 165.0 lbs. --- Only 15 lbs to my goal ---

I talked to my surgeon he said there are no nerves in the are he did the stabs, but maybe you are right about the gas. The surgeon really had no idea why I had the numbess he thinks its because my surgery took 5 hours and I might of been positioned funny. Either way it's a terrible feeling it makes walking almost impossible I hope it passes soon.

[terry1118 1,274]

I talked to my surgeon he said there are no nerves in the are he did the stabs' date=' but maybe you are right about the gas. The surgeon really had no idea why I had the numbess he thinks its because my surgery took 5 hours and I might of been positioned funny. Either way it's a terrible feeling it makes walking almost impossible I hope it passes soon.[/quote']

Five hours is long! Maybe that's it. If he's not concerned maybe give it a little time, as long as it doesn't worsen or you develop new symptoms. If that happens I would go to the ER.

[Big Wojo 32]

Thanks terry will do.

[BBdoodle 483]

My right thigh was tingly and numb after surgery... I asked my surgeon about this and he said that they have to ground the cautery (the instrument that cuts thru the skin etc.) and some people get numb. It went away in about 3 weeks. When I had hernia surgery a few years back I had the same thing happen but my right side groin area is still numb which was due to nerve damage. I signed a consent form saying that the type of hernia surgery I had there would be a chance of nerve damage. What helped me with the gas was walking and the more I walked the better I felt. I hope you feel better soon !!!

[YoColeFleet 246]

I talked to my surgeon he said there are no nerves in the are he did the stabs' date=' but maybe you are right about the gas. The surgeon really had no idea why I had the numbess he thinks its because my surgery took 5 hours and I might of been positioned funny. Either way it's a terrible feeling it makes walking almost impossible I hope it passes soon.[/quote']

Wow 5 hours is a long time, did you have any complications during surgery? If the numbness continues, you need to demand answers, I hope you feel better soon.

[Big Wojo 32]

Nope no complications he said it went great I'm not really sure why it took so long I was the last surgery of the day didn't go on the table until 330 and woke up in recovery at 830ish. I finally passed a little gas which was great still have more to pass. My biggest fear now is the numbess my hand has started to get a little better but my leg is still terrible.

[nicolebishop91 25]

When I had my son, I had a c-section. And during the operation my arms fell towards my head and no one fixed them, so the medicine gathered a good amount in my arms and they were numb for about two days. Also, It could be the way you are sleeping. I had to ask for a chair and it was heavenly.

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

You will be fine I'm sure. I have numbness but when I don't take Calcium