Has This Happened To Anyone Else?

[bosoxgirl1966 20]

Hi All,

So I am 3 weeks post sleeve today. As of last night my right forearm is sore to the touch and swollen. My IV was in this hand and everything was normal until last night. I called my Dr. today and they said to apply heat/ice and if not better I should go to ER.

Anyone else experience this?

[LBD 121]

Just to be safe, if you don't feel better really soon go and get it checked out. Do you have a fever also? Not associated with the surgery, but once I had a tender swollen red area on my leg. Felt pretty crappy & feverish and it turned out that I had a serious infection which required hospitalization. Not trying to scare you, just be sure to get help if you need it. Feel better soon!

[cathycnyrs 85]

I had cellulitis after I had a c-section years ago, it popped up like the size of an egg near where the IV was, it is an infection of fatty tissue. It was hot and I was running a fever... Had to be treated with antibotics. See a doctor and get it checked out.

[sixbuttons 102]

I didn't have that happen exactly, but right after surgery - when I would walk - my right arm would get red and super hot to the touch. They had no idea why it was doing that! After a few days it stopped. I never got an explanation for it. I also got a fever off and on the first couple of weeks after surgery - not a really high fever, but still. It worried me. I asked my doctor and they had no answers. I guess it was just stuff adjusting. If it worries you, ask your doctor. That's what they're there for.

[unbesleevable1 420]

not normal. i hope you got it checked out by now.