Numbness in left leg after GB surgery

I just spent 5 days in the hospital with pancreatitis (sp?) and I had to have my gall bladder removed. I had my gall bladder surgery on Monday (9-15-03)and on Tuesday, I noticed that I had a bruise on my left hip and the top portion of my left leg (above my knee) was numb. The nurse told me that is sometimes common after surgery and it will go away with time. It is now Thursday and it still is numb. It doesn't hurt at all and there is no discoloration, it just feels numb. It seems to go away a little bit, but then comes back. Other than that I have very little abdominal pain and I feel great!!! Has anybody else experienced this numbness after surgery and if so, how long will it last???? Thanks for any help or info.

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