10 days post op - tender, weak legs

[musiclady2014 16]

I am 10 days post op and woke up this morning with extremely tender calves. I have been very good about walking each day to improve the recovery process, however my legs are just so sore today and I have no idea why.

Anyone else have a similar experience?

[weightloss4liss 5]

I am not quite 2 weeks out, and today my hips and legs ache like I have the flu. I just can't get comfortable. I'm not able to eat much (maybe 8 - 10 ounces of food a day), so I'm wondering if a lack of nutrition is the cause? I take all my Vitamins and supplements....but I lack a lot of Protein. I just can't eat enough to get it all in.

[dianalvrs 32]

Drink fluids... Lots of fluids!! It will help a lot

[LadyPullings 94]

Walk & look up the signs and symptoms of dvt it could be real serious! Are your calves warm 2 touch? Whatever u do don't massage them and get those stockings if u can!

[mamie60 104]

Musiclady2014,

Pain in the calves could be a dangerous situation call your surgeon today.

Mamie60

Edited September 15, 2014 by mamie60

[Bryan Graeve 50]

That's a classic symptom of DVT (deep vein thrombosis). Get checked out!

[mamie60 104]

Music lady are you OK?

[musiclady2014 16]

I'm doing better...Thanks for asking!!! No DVT - luckily. I'm still on IV nutrition (TPN) via my Picc Line due to not being able to eat and drink. On Wednesday I go to have another Endoscopy where they will hopefully dilate the stricture and check the status of the ulcer.

This past week I feel like I've improved quite a bit, so after the endoscopy I hope to push forward with a more normal recovery. I still have the wound being packed daily, but it is improving as well. It still hurts when being packed or when using my core to get up and down. I can't wait to be healed!!!!

[Bryan Graeve 50]

Good deal