Meralgia Peraesthestica - Or Numb Thigh after surgery?

[flowerpower11 5]

Hello,

I am now 8 days post op and slowly feeling better. I saw my doc for the first post op appointment today, all going well. I did ask about this numbness in my left thigh that has been persistent since the surgery. He said it is called Meralgia Peraesthestica and can last anywhere form a couple months to the very rare times when it does not go away.

Anyone have an issue with this - and did it get better or worse? How long did you have it for and how long did it take for this numbness (like your whole upper thigh has fallen asleep - and won't wake up) to subside?

Thanks for any feedback!!

[southernbelle256 101]

Having this too at 5 weeks post op. How long did yours last? Mine is painful at times with burning feeling running up and down.

[shriner37 249]

I did a little research. This can be caused by pressure on the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, and can result from tight clothing, weight gain or injury. I wonder if it might have something to do with having your abdomen filled up with CO2 during surgery. This could create pressure on the nerve that causes the condition. It could also be the swollen/distended sleeve that is pushing on the nerve.

I'm going to ask my surgeon during my follow up next week to get his opinion as well.

[shellyd67 198]

I had numbness/tingling in both outer thighs for 2 weeks after surgery. I addressed it with my surgeon and he said it was neuropathy due to obesity. I have had this issue many times prior to surgery so it made sense ...