Leg numbness

[time4change2017 15]

Is it normal for your calfs and legs to feel numb?

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[suzzzzz 1,005]

No. I would call your doctor or go to the emergency room.

[hayleyf3706 150]

Mine feel numb and tingly when I fold them! Goes away when straightened up!

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[Dairymary 533]

No, it's not normal. I see you made other posts about bruising and leg cramps and you are well in the window of postop blood clot complications. You need to call your surgeon ASAP or get to the ER if he can't see you immediately.

[time4change2017 15]

I went to the er and they did a ultra sound and said no signs of clots. And I called my doctors office again today and they said if it gets worse go to er but if not I have an appointment on weds to be seen. I will see how I feel in a few hours.

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I went to the er 2 days ago

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[LittleLizzieLilliput 919]

Generally legs going to sleep have to do with circulation being cut off. If I were you I would walk as much as I can, keep the blood flowing through your legs. It's often said that the calves are like a second heart. They pump the blood back up from the legs into the heart. The more you walk the better your circulation. It also helps with our weight loss so it's a win-win.

The other thing that can cause it is nerve damage. Do you have diabetes? If so and your surgeon clears you of clot issues, check with your endocrine specialist.

Could just be a fluke but keep your surgeon informed of your progress and keep moving.

[time4change2017 15]

I have constantly been walking. I walk in my house for 25-30 minutes minimum twice a day. With additional waking outside the house. Today I went out and about and walking for about two hours, yesterday house plus 1 hour, day before that house plus 4 hours out, and before that 3 hours and when I was in the hospital I was the only one walking out of the 5 surgeries. I was up every 2 hours 4-5 laps each time. I've been doing the walking and I'm not diabetic and I had ultra sound done so idk what's wrong. it's freaking me out because I never had these problems before hand. Sorry I am just starting to feel well from the gas pains and all and then this happens.

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[LittleLizzieLilliput 919]

Don't freak out too much, it's probably a phase. Sometimes weird things happen, ya know? Keep your surgeon up to date, you've had the ultra sounds so that's fantastic. Just try to focus on other stuff, great you are walking so much!! Yay!

[time4change2017 15]

Thank you.

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[bookpusher 46]

I'm not post-op yet, but have been having trouble with circulation in my legs. My surgeon suggested compression knee socks, and they do feel better. I just bought them at the drugstore.

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