Hey all,

On April 28th I got the roux-en-y bypass. This is my first surgery. I didn't have any pre-existing health issues.

The surgery went great. However I noticed I was getting a numb/sleepy/pain in my left leg above my knee. I reported it to my nurse while in the the hospital and they gave me blood thinners and anti coagulation as well. I don't have any swelling, redness or heat. It only hurts so far when I am putting pressure on it for a long period of time. My surgeon told me it is probably a bruised nerve and should be gone in 2 weeks. When the pain hits it feels as though there is someone squishing the veins in that portion of my leg. I can fully rotate it and move my toes with no problems or pain.

Is this common?

I have the same thing going on! I have my post op on wen so I'll bring that up and see what the surgeon tells me. I had my surgery on the 23rd of April. I think it's the numbness from being in the hospital bed .. I feel like if a small cold water stream is going down my knee and numbness . I had a Doppler done before being released so I doubt it's a blood clot. I'll keep you posted

Ugh yeah it's no fun! Feels like it's on fire sometimes.

Let me know what you find out. I have a post op today too. I will let you know.

Ugh yeah it's no fun! Feels like it's on fire sometimes.

Let me know what you find out. I have a post op today too. I will let you know.

Basically the surgeon said it has to do with extra water and circulation. Need to walk more and try bed exercises. I'm doing much better today hope all is good..

Same here! My surgeon said it would go away!