Leg issues

Hi everyone! i am new to this board, although I have been spending time on the Ontario WLS board for a couple of months now.  anyway, my BMI is like 57 or something.  What I am wondering about though is this: my right leg has been swelling for years-much worse sine I passed the 300 lb.mark.  Now it is discoloured a reddish tone-that fades slightly when it is less swollen.  i wear the special hose-but my question is:  will this improve as i lose weight?  has anyone else out there experienced this?

Have you been checked for lymphedma?  See your PCP and then go from that point.  Amy Williams has a lot of information on this board under lymphedma.  Yes, the legs do go down and the swelling is only occasional, but do rule out any serious problem. Jeanne

It could be a million things most not serious and few very go to the Doctor and make sure.

thanks everyone! it's funny you know because my PCP has seen it and never commented about it at all.  in fact almost everytime i've mentioned it over the years, i've received  a shrug. i have compression stockings but i'm visiting the lymphedema forum to see if i can learn more about treatment methods. hmmm you people are wonderful.