I am three weeks post op and I haven't really walked much due to the snow but i walked a bit around my house honestly less then recommended. I am back at work and my feet feel like they weight a ton and the sides of my lower leg hurts like I been exercising. I felt this way the first day I went back to work. Also I am now feeling a tingling feeling on my upper left thigh, like the feeling you get when your foot falls asleep, while I am laying down before I go to sleep.

Is this normal? Or the lack of walking caused these issues?

Contact your doctor ASAP. It could be a clot. Worst case senario but better to be sure. I hope it’s something simple like muscle strain.

6 hours ago, Rose? said:

I am three weeks post op and I haven't really walked much due to the snow but i walked a bit around my house honestly less then recommended. I am back at work and my feet feel like they weight a ton and the sides of my lower leg hurts like I been exercising. I felt this way the first day I went back to work. Also I am now feeling a tingling feeling on my upper left thigh, like the feeling you get when your foot falls asleep, while I am laying down before I go to sleep.

Is this normal? Or the lack of walking caused these issues?

Just to add my feet only feel heavy when i am climbing stairs. I have recently been placing a pillow between my knees to help me sleep on my side without my stomach feeling like its being stretched or pressure (idk why or how but it helps) and I currently sleep with my legs bended. I am getting this feeling since I been doing that.

Call your MD to rule out a serious medical issue but my guess is the way you are sitting or moving is affecting your back and or hip and irritating a nerve. You may have lost enough weight that your body is shifting your center of gravity that will cause your spine or hips and pelvis to be in a different position and stretching a nerve.

Try to look at a you tube video for posture in sitting and when lying down. Use the recommendations to change your chair settings, put a book under your feet and pillow between your knees when on your side etc. Maybe even look at a video for gentle stretches.

You could also ask your doctor for a physical therapy referral or if you have been to a chiropractor in the past try that.