2 days post-op w/calf soreness and heavy neck

sjl79 · July 4, 2007

I just had my surgery on 7/2 and am sore at the port site which I did expect due to the type of surgery. I almost don't want to stand up straight to stretch it because it hurts more like that.

But my calves are very sore and achy and hurt. It feels like I ran too way to hard and too much but I have not done any running since the surgery. Did anyone else have sore calves? It gets better after walking a bit but if I sit for a while or after waking up I have to walk very slowly due to the pain...they feel soooo tight.

Also my neck and shoulder area are very sore also like I did extremely heavy lifting (but of course I have not). My neck feels so heavy when I am lifting it after having it relaxed laying back.

I was not expecting these pains after surgery and just wondering if they are normal or I am just a weirdo?

Sandra L.

Highest Weight - 254

Date of Surgery 7/2 - 243

Goal 135

peggy1011 · July 4, 2007

Sandra,

You may want to give your Doc a call just to update him on the calf pain. Being a fresh postop, we're not as active, and run the risk of blood clot formation. The calves are a favorite spot for those to form in. Good Luck to you,

Peggy

AnnJ · July 4, 2007

Sandra,

Congratulations on your surgery!

Peggy is right. Calf pain after surgery is most times due to a blood clot. Call your doctor immediately about this. Also, if you start to notice shortness of breath at any time, you will need to go to the emergency room.

Good luck to you and I hope all turns out well

AnnJ