Aching calves

[redhead87 19]

I had my surgery yesterday morning. My calves started aching yesterday night, and still are. Is this common? I'm walking a fair amount, and have been doing Lovenox injections to help with DVT, so I don't really think it's a clot, especially since it's in both legs. Any advice or experiences with this? I'm planning on calling my surgeons office tomorrow morning.

[lisacaron 5,075]

@@redhead87 there could be many reasons for the tightness in your calves, but why wait until tomorrow morning to give the doctor a call?

If you have a concern and you are not feeling right, give them a call now. It's just a phone call and at the least it will help to calm any fears you have and at the worst it can save your life so please don't wait give them a call and ask their advice.

Feel well and please let us know how you are doing.

[redhead87 19]

I called this morning as soon as the office opened. I didn't call last night because it was 10pm and I don't know if they have an on-call service. But I talked to the nurse this morning, who talked to the surgeon. He suggested chewing some tums and making sure I was getting electrolytes, and they'll check back with me in a few hours.

[NolansNana 210]

I hope you feel better!