Question:
Has anyone had an issue with numbness after surgery?

The lower part of my right calf towards my ankle is numb. I was thinking it may have been from the things that put on you in the hospital to keep your circulation going. Anyone else?    — THENEWLAURA (posted on July 23, 2008)

July 23, 2008
How long since you had surgery? May be a clot impeding circulation causing numbness. YOu should have it checked out.
   — NeedToLooseWeight

July 23, 2008
Could be a clot or something less serious, sometimes people have numbness in their extremities from a thiamine deficiency as well. Either way, call your surgeon now and have it checked out asap. Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
   — DawnVic

July 23, 2008
I had the same thing about 8 weeks post-op. It started in my calfs and worked all the way up to my navel. It was called peripheal neuro-something. It is very common from what I hear but can be irreversible if you are not taking your supplements.
   — sonyaracene

July 23, 2008
More likely, you may have bulging of an intervertebral disc in your back that was aggrevated by surgery (positioning) and post operative rest (being sedentary). The numbness you describe could be from some pressure on the nerves in your back and this commonly manifests itself in numbness just above the ankle (depending on the level of the bulging).
   — JeffXL

July 23, 2008
I had a numb spot in my thigh after surgery that resolved itself. I was guessing it was just an after affect of the anesthesia. Hmmmm, interesting to know that someone else had kinda the same problem.
   — purplek78

July 24, 2008
I second the need of supplements. Minerals are essential. Try the most powerful liquid vitamin/mineral supplement on market--VEMMA. Go to www.TrySomeVemma.com Questions ,e-mail [email protected]
   — [Deactivated Member]

July 25, 2008
Check it out NOW! Blood clots can occur after abdominal surgery (any surgery) and are dangerous. Is the area red or tender to touch or warm? Call your surgeon ASAP. Lee
   — IcePryncesstoo