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tanyamann32    84

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Has anyone experienced calf pain since having mini gastric bypass or RNY. I woke up yesterday with pain in my left calf area and it will not go away. I am 3 and a half months post opp. Thanks for your input.

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Martha Parker-mcneal    166

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you may have pulled a muscle. you did not mention if you have started exercising. sometimes with the lack of activity our muscles are weak and when we start exercising they are easily damaged temp. also be sure you are getting your Protein ( for your muscles) and taking all your Vitamins. good luck to you

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clc9    644

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Not to scare you, but this is also what DVTs (blood clots) feel like. If you haven't done anything to pull it and you've done any traveling like long plane trips or car trips where you sat a long time without stretching, you may want to contact your doctor and ask if they want to see you.

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RJC5197    282

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I quit farming a long time ago. The young cows drove me nuts...

OK Seriously---Dehydration is the main cause for me. Also the lack of potassium, and sitting too much caused cramping.

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rte837    141

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I'm a nurse and nuclear medicine technologist. DVT is going to be one of the first things they rule out. Any Abdominal surgery can pose that risk up to 6 months. Have it checked. Other symptoms can include warmth and redness in that area. If a clot in the leg breaks and goes to the lungs, it can be very, very serious. Don't play around. See a Dr. to be on the safe side.

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kell911    62

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IT is possible your potassium is low.

Has anyone experienced calf pain since having mini gastric bypass or RNY. I woke up yesterday with pain in my left calf area and it will not go away. I am 3 and a half months post opp. Thanks for your input.

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tanyamann32    84

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I quit farming a long time ago. The young cows drove me nuts...

OK Seriously---Dehydration is the main cause for me. Also the lack of potassium, and sitting too much caused cramping.

Not quite understanding the beginning part of your post.

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clc9    644

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I quit farming a long time ago. The young cows drove me nuts...

OK Seriously---Dehydration is the main cause for me. Also the lack of potassium, and sitting too much caused cramping.

Not quite understanding the beginning part of your post.

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I think the joke was referring to a calf meaning baby cow ...

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While you are waiting to be seen... if you start having lung symptoms.. cough, shortness of breath, etc, get to the ER, pronto.

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tanyamann32    84

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I went to my family Dr and she said she does not think it is a DVT but is sending me for a ultrasound on Tuesday morning. The pain is getting worse and now i I'm walking with a limb. She also took blood work to see why I am bruising so easily. This is scary.

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Good luck, I'll be praying for you

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