Leg pain

Franny1977
on 11/5/14 7:55 pm, edited 11/5/14 8:11 pm - Canada

Good morning my friend. Is leg pain normal ofter gastric bypass or could it just be gas in the leg because I know gas travels? Please help thank u

Karen M.
on 11/5/14 8:19 pm, edited 11/5/14 8:20 pm - Mississauga, Canada

No, leg pain is not gas. You didn't mention where the pain is or what kind of pain, but I will say this:

Do NOT ignore leg pain so close to any surgery as you could be dealing with a DVT (deep vein thrombosis). Call your centre and see a doctor right away with leg pain - doesn't have to be a centre surgeon, your family doctor or a walk-in clinic - this needs to be checked out ASAP.

Karen

Edited to add: DVT = Deep Vein Thrombosis = blood clot

 

Karen

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Focal
on 11/5/14 8:48 pm - Peterborough, Canada

Yes get it checked out ASAP.  I am two weeks preop, my foot and leg swelled up like a balloon(still dealing with a swollen ankle and foot) It didn't end up being a clot but was extremely painful.  I am now having to deal with gout which I have never had before the surgery.

you defiantly want to deal with it sooner.  I waited and was told if I had of been in sooner they would have been able to treat it a different way then now, which they are still trying to sort out.

Referral from Family Doctor - November 4/13  |  Orientation date for HRRH - January 9/14  |  1st meeting with surgeon - January 30/14  |  Dietician, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Appointments – Feburary 10/14 | Second Dietician - March 11/14 | Dr Glazer - March 20/14 | Sleep Test - March 24/14 | Sleep Test Results - April 15/14 | 2nd Surgeon Appointment - May 13/14 | PATTS - September 30/14 | Surgery Date - October 21/14

Karen M.
on 11/5/14 8:50 pm - Mississauga, Canada

I'm sorry you're going through that. I've had DVT a few times and it is scary business, with the greatest risk that the clot travels to the lungs. I hope things are sorted out for you very soon.

 

Karen

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Northernlightsmom
on 11/5/14 9:59 pm - Canada

Ditto what Karen said. 

In this situation, please get it checked out.

Take care,

Tara

             RNY Surgery February 10th, 2014

    

  

Karen M.
on 11/7/14 12:35 am - Mississauga, Canada

Looking for an update on you, Franny - hope you got this sorted out.

 

Karen

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joeyanne
on 11/8/14 2:24 am - Canada

I have dealt with leg pain and ignored it that resulted in multiple clot's to my lungs. Not from my operation Please get this checked ASAP

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