I'm 3 days out and my calf muscles are so sore. I was thinking could take some liquid Tylenol for the pain.

It is very important to keep the blood in your legs moving that early after surgery to prevent a pulmonary embolism. Some walking and light stretching might help loosen them up and feel better.

It is very important to keep the blood in your legs moving that early after surgery to prevent a pulmonary embolism. Some walking and light stretching might help loosen them up and feel better.

Ok thanks.. I have walking a lot. I sure don't want that to happen.

keep walking. if either one of your legs turns pinkish-red or hot to touch get it checked for an embolism.

Dehydration can cause leg cramps, potassium deficiency.... Are you drinking enough?

Any redness, lumps, or swelling? Surgery puts us at risk for blood clots... just something to be aware n cautious of... best of luck n hope thats not the case...

I had that too and as a nurse I immediately thought of blood clots but it wasn't. I did take blood thinners for 2 wks post op but Yes my calves did hurt and I'm not sure what that was??

Mine did that once I started exercising after surgery. I'm pretty sure it was a potassium deficiency. If you are pretty new post op I'd consult with Dr to make sure it's not blood clot.

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Thanks I feel a little better. I have been walking a lot today and it starting to feel better. I been to get in my shakes today and my liquids.

keep walking. if either one of your legs turns pinkish-red or hot to touch get it checked for an embolism.

Thanks I will. If that's happen.