Question:
My right leg has started to hurt. Is it normal?

Ever since I have started to lose weigt I have noticed that my thighs are alot thinner. But I also now have severe pain in my right leg. Is that normal?    — shaziakhan01 (posted on September 22, 2007)

September 22, 2007
It is probably nothing but if it is severe or constant pain, call your surgeon right away; it could be a life-threatening blood clot, especially if you recently had surgery. Better to be safe than sorry.
   — suzannem

September 23, 2007
I don't know if your leg pain has anything to do with your surgery, or not. Have you been exercising with the weight loss? If not, could it be that you are losing muscle along with the fat? I really feel that this is the wrong forum to be going to. I think that you need to call your doctor and let him/her make the call. I work for a surgeon and am a Support Goup Leader, and I haven't heard about this. That doesn't mean that it isn't possible, it just means that you need to call the doctor. Good Luck - Judy Harris
   — jk_harris

September 23, 2007
It could also be your potassium is low. When I first had my surgery and I was eating next to nothing that and losing fast my legs hurted. Once I started with potassium I was fine, but check with your doctor.
   — lucyd2

September 23, 2007
Hi- Is there redness, warmth and swelling as well? Please call the Doc ...you can never be too careful. Blood clots are common after surgery. xoxo
   — MariaRN

September 24, 2007
No. It's not normal. Go see your doctor.
   — mrsidknee

September 27, 2007
Shazia, Did you fall or traumatize the leg in any way to explain the pain? If not, I worry about deep vein thrombosis and possible vitamin (thiamine) or mineral (magnesium) deficiency when I hear about leg pain. Any numbness/tingling? I would recommend calling your surgeon's office if this is still a problem. Best wishes, Tom Inge, MD Surgical Weight Loss Program for Teens Cincinnati, OH
   — Tom Inge, MD