My ankles have been really swollen for the last 5 days. I'm almost 7 weeks post op. Anyone else have the same problem? Does anyone know what could be causing it?

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Possibly water retention. Increase your water intake to 80 to 100 ozs. Put your feet up and hopefully the a welling will go down in a couple of days. If not, call your doctor.

I'm fat...I can't tell.....lol

Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Please please call the Dr. I just lost a friend who was recovering from back surgery. Her legs were swelling. She called the Drs office , they told her to walk. She died from a clot. Please seek medical treatment. In all the paperwork we signed about possible complications it talks about leg swelling and contacting the Dr office

Sent from my VS986 using the BariatricPal App

I have a message in to my surgeons office. I think my potassium might be low.

There are lots of reasons for swollen legs. They can range from minor reasons to life threatening and can include inadequate levels of Protein, heart failure, kidney failure, blood clots in the legs or simply Water retention. Please go to a doctor.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App