Ankle swelling

[jen'snewday 48]

I had bypass 8/23. I've lost 75 pounds total(55 since surgery). The problem that I'm having is no matter what type of socks I wear, my leg swells at the top of the sock. I've tried ankle high , no show,crew, knee etc. They are not tight at the band but I still swell. Does this happen to anyone else?

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[James Marusek 5,244]

I have not had this problem. After surgery I was told to wear compression stockings, which I did. But you are several months out. So I don't think this is the result of bariatric surgery. Anyways you might go back to wearing compression stockings.

According to the internet: Being overweight: Excess body mass can decrease blood circulation, causing Fluid to build up in the feet, legs, and ankles. Standing or sitting for long periods: When the muscles are inactive, they can't pump body fluids back up toward the heart. The retention of Water and blood can cause swelling in the legs.

This link talks about the various conditions that can cause this swelling:

http://www.healthline.com/symptom/swollen-ankle

In their listing

# 3 is Kidney Failure (as you lose weight and your fat cells dissolve, they release the chemicals and hormones stored within. These pass through your system, processed by your kidneys and then expelled in your urine. Therefore you might be experiencing an overworked kidney.) So make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids.

# 13 in Nutritional Deficiency. (If you are not taking your Vitamins after surgery or if your body is not absorbing the Vitamins you are taking properly, you may need a blood workup to identify which vitamins are deficient.)

[NWJill 119]

I have lipo-lymphedema so swollen legs is an everyday thing for me. If the swelling is not that bad, you can try k-tape you can find you tube videos that talk about that. Compression garments are also always an option. I would recommend discussing it with your doctor to make sure there is not a health concern to address. I ignored my swelling legs for years and it landed me in the hospital twice in the past year, it is not a symptom to ignore.

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