I had surgery Monday 4/17 and I had a bit of a scare yesterday. My calves have been tight for a few days. My left leg would loosen as I walked, but my right calf was still very painful and tight even after a long walk. I have bad knees. I've had multiple surgeries for my left knee, and my right knee has gotten increasingly worse just before surgery. So.....I was worried and called the Bariatric nurse, who contacted my surgeon and they ordered me to the ER to check for blood clots. I was really scared. But, thankfully, after some bloodwork and ultra sounds on both legs....I was given great news that nothing was wrong!! Even though I HATED going to the ER, I'm so glad I did. Has anyone else had similar problems that didn't involve a blood clot?

So happy it was clear. I also had tightness in my calves for the first week or so. Mine just felt like overuse. I think that is common, but you just got it extra bad.

Don't feel bad about going to the ER, even if it turns out to be nothing. Most bariatric patients will end up there at some point (for fluids, if nothing else).