Pains in my legs?

[ginger429 4]

Im 13 days post op and have pains in my legs mostly the calves ,I feel like my legs want to cramp up,anyone else experience this?

[Sydney Susan 333]

Could be blood clots so best to see a doctor pronto, to be sure.

[Arts137 1,811]

Yes, check in with your MD.

[leeann71 539]

Check with doctor. Also could be dehydration and lack of potasium(sp). Maybe drink some gatorade. Mine were like that right after surgery to. I did drink gatorade and it got a whole lot better. As long as they dont have a fever,red or swelling its probably dehydration.

[zoey1176 58]

I read that another vsg sleever had had same issues and they put Vicks ointment on their legs and I would wrap it loosely with a towel so not to get it on the sheets. It's worth a try

[Sydney Susan 333]

I don't want to be rude to anyone but I can't see a thing in Vicks that would have the slightest impact on dehydration, cramps or DVT/clots (unless Vicks where you live is something completely different to the Vicks Vapour Rub where I live).

In the last couple of weeks I've had a hospitalised friend develop blood clots/DVT in her calves without a lot of external signs - just pain/discomfort. I agree there are lots of possible reasons for this, but as you are only recently post surgery - so blood clots are a real possibility - you need to speak to a dr to ensure there's not a serious cause.

In hospital this was closely followed for my drs VSG patients.

Good luck.

[Alyjourneys 117]

Im 13 days post op and have pains in my legs mostly the calves ' date='I feel like my legs want to cramp up,anyone else experience this?[/quote']

I was warned about pain in the calves as a sign of blood clots. Need to go get checked ASAP. I was given shots for 7 days after I left the hospital.

[Rastafas 6]

Leg cramping is a common side effect of dehydration. Checking with the MD is absolutely necessary but please also try to get more H2O if possible.

[JoiaRox 430]

Are you getting up and moving around? I agree with others above; consult with your doctor.

[naturally_bad77 26]

Had the same issues and mines ended up being blood clots in both legs.

[ginger429 4]

Im 13 days post op and have pains in my legs mostly the calves ' date='I feel like my legs want to cramp up,anyone else experience this?[/quote']

I give myself the injections to prevent blood clots...I think I was heading for dehydration again, but I am fine now and moving around a lot more,wich really does help. Thanx for your input!! :-)

[Arts137 1,811]

Good! I am taking Lovenox shots as well -- surprisingly easy to give yourself a shot, I am glad to say!