HELP! surgery post vgs

[vgsmommy 7]

I recently had surgery on my leg. The suergy was very intisive which caused major swelling. I have gain 12 lbs since the surgery on Wed. 12 lbs is alarming to me (i was expecting only 5 lbs max gained) Has anyone else experienced the same thing? Should I be alarming by 12lbs. I was doing so great. I was selved in May sw 240 and I was down to 201 prior to leg surgery.

[slpstacey 2]

I would definitely call your doctor ASAP. Sounds like you have some serious edema going on there. You want to make sure you don't have a blood clot or a blockage.

[TammyDTM 391]

When you are having surgery they give you A LOT of saline. You were probably on it while you were in recovery also. Inactivity will also cause you to retain Water. I wouldn't worry about it too much unless there is swelling in your lower extremities.

[vgsmommy 7]

Okay, thank you. I hope the swelling/water leave soon. Wonder how long it will take?