Thigh numbness 2 days post op

[Jamesarwin 10]

Hello people,

wondering if if anyone else has issues with a numb thigh after surgery? It's the outer most portion of my thigh and it's been numb for about 3 days now. When I lay on my back in bed it wakes me up with almost like electric shock or bee sting types of pain which is quite intense.

has anyone had this issue? Does it go away? My surgeon doesn't seem too bothered and says it'll probably go away but I don't really like how vague he is

[Guest]

I have it. Ive had it before when i was bigger. I assume its a compressed nerve for me. http://patient.info/health/meralgia-paraesthetica-leaflet

[Jamesarwin 10]

28 minutes ago, Oompa Lumpa said:

I have it. Ive had it before when i was bigger. I assume its a compressed nerve for me. http://patient.info/health/meralgia-paraesthetica-leaflet

How long have you had it? Did it come just after surgery?

thanks

[Guest]

Its happebed before (actually it was when i ised to wear shaping tights). It only seems to have come on in the last few weeks. O notice it burning when i wake up

[sabrina14339 11]

Ive also had this (not had surgery yet). Outer thigh, stinging, numbness, painful to touch? I was tested up and down for everything. No clue. Just "one of those things". Just neuropathy. Had me on a couple meds for a bit then it stopped.

[Sugarnspice 150]

I had the same on my left leg went away almost 2 weeks out. Surgeon said it's had to do with your nerves during surgery and being moved around and nerves being pulled he said it's a fairly common complaint after surgery

[afriendnwv 53]

I also had it, it lasted a few weeks after surgery. I was told it might have been from being strapped to the bed during surgery.

[starshine2974 4]

I also had this lasted a few months would come and go now it's gone