Sore legs post-op

[DeezUU 28]

Sleeved on 7/11, home 7/13. Didn't really sleep much last night due to back sleeping all night (another topic) but when I decided to get out of bed and walk to the bathroom, my legs felt like I was recovering from a 50mile hike. I know I'm currently slightly hunched over due to the abdominal tightness which has me walking different, but has anyone else experienced this and what did you do to remedy the situation??

I figure it's either fatigue from being in a bed most/all week OR it was because I was walking through all the cute nurse's minds in the hospital! (lol... jk)

[chamilton0323 50]

Are you legs swelling? If they are swelling I might be concerned about blood clots. I would call you dr to make sure everything is ok.

[DeezUU 28]

No swelling at all. Keeping mobile and walking a lot. I'm hoping it's just from not using them for the last few days other than for strolls around the hospital with my IV pole. Now that I'm home, I've been sure to walk for 5-10 minutes every hour to keep the blood pumping.

[IveGotThePower 395]

I had tightened behind one leg while in the hospital. They did an ultrasound and found nothing. It went away quickly. I would tell your surgeon just to be safe. May be nothing, but you want to rule out other possibilities so you can move forward without worrying.

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