I'm three days post op and just got home

Granted I suffer with panick attacks and I have freaked out I am now home with no doctors teams around me

However I get slight pins and needles in my feet when sitting in normal positions even when on the toilet

I've just experienced palpitations after having some

chicken broth ?

I just feel like a rabbit in the head lights with it all

Would love some re assurance help and advice xx

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Edited May 8, 201610 yr by emmajones34

I have heard that the pins and needles can be a side effect after operations because you may have your legs strapped down tightly, which causes some nerve compression. I think that it takes most people a few days to a few months for the nerves to get back to their proper way of working, but they do.

The palpitations feeling I have heard about less commonly. I would say, try doing things a little bit differently -- cool liquids instead of warm, drinking very small amounts slowly, things like that. It may be just that your system has been through a lot of trauma and is just freaking out a bit. If it persists, I would say check in with your surgical team to make sure they don't think it is anything concerning. Good luck!

What techniques do you use to calm yourself when you get your panic attacks? Use them.

The things you've mentioned can happen to anyone at any time, for no reason at all. Breathe. Relax. You're home.

Sip your fluids, get some rest, and take some short walks, and breathe some more.

Bufflehead I actually have bruises on my lower leg and wondered why !!

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I did just have my tea well

Hot chicken broth maybe that caused the palpitations

You think being home in your haven you would feel bliss there is me analysing every movement and twitch !!!!

Think the reason being I am in zero pain and on no pain killers at all so I'm just normal with a few plasters on and a little sore !!!

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*hugs* i dont have anxiety but was sleeved about the same time as you and ive been a bit the same way, analysing everything!!!!

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Hi Emma hang on in there. We'll feel better in the am.

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Do you have compression socks? I wore them from surgery day then another four days.

Do you u have any cardiac or vascular issues? If you do see your dr right away I had some of this due to preexisting issues I had to start taking potassium and magnesium supplements after surgery

I had palpitations when I was dehydrated. I had to make sure I drank enough. Early on it had to be hot or warm.