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Posted 10/28/2014 4:43 PM (GMT 0)
I had my gallbladder out two weeks ago and now I'm having some discomfort/pain/cramping in my calf. I have been hydrating and I had a banana, but I still fear clotting. My calf is not discolored or swollen from What I can tell. Thoughts?
Posted 10/28/2014 4:53 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

I would suggest that you go and speak with your doctor regarding the pain you are getting as they know your medical history so will be best placed to answer your question.

I hope you start to feel better soon and keep posting here to keep us updated with your progress.

Hibee
Posted 10/28/2014 4:54 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks. I follow up with my surgeon Thurs
Posted 10/28/2014 5:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hang in there. You're having a rough time with anxiety therefore every pain or twitch, you're going to be über aware of and obsess over.

You see doc on Thursday so that's just a day and a half now. Keep walking and stay hydrated.

Sending healing-
Lisa
Posted 10/28/2014 6:25 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks. I feel I haven't been active enough nor am I reading enough. I'm back to work.
Posted 10/28/2014 9:09 PM (GMT 0)
Now both legs hurt. I'm at an urgent care facility to be safe.
Posted 10/28/2014 9:25 PM (GMT 0)
Smooth,

Actually....if both are hurting...this is leas indicative of a clot.

Are they going to check your hydration levels/kidneys?

Could be you just need to up your fluids.

Let us know how it went when you can.

S.C.
Posted 10/28/2014 9:31 PM (GMT 0)
That's what the surgeon's nurse said about both. It remained in one most of the day and then both started to burn.

I'm unsure what they'll check. I was thinking I was pretty hydrated.
Posted 10/29/2014 1:54 AM (GMT 0)
I had an ultrasound and have no clots. I'm going to take Percocet and 81 mg chewable aspirin until I speak with the surgeon.
Posted 10/29/2014 5:50 AM (GMT 0)
Smooth,

Good news regarding no clots!!

I hope that you can speak with your sugeon soon and get the answers that you need.

Until then, try not to over think it...as most things that we anticipate are much less worrisome than our anxious imaginations can come up with!

S.C.
Posted 10/29/2014 5:55 PM (GMT 0)
SC,

Your kindness is always appreciated. Today, I have consumed a styrofoam cup of water every hour and walked around a bit every hour.

Yes, my mind is a big part of my problem. Speaking of which, I've been a bit concerned with my intermittent sore throat. Reflux? Illness? Environment? If it's reflux, I might lose it considering my past.

John
Posted 10/30/2014 2:29 PM (GMT 0)
Smooth,

How are you doing today? Did you get an answer as to your leg pain...or at least has is resolved itself?

Hopefully your throat is simply dry from your hospital stay. I remember the time when I was in for more than a couple of days, and my airways got so dried out, I had a nosebleed. (which I never had previous or since) I don't know why hospital air is so lacking in humidity...

Hoping today is a good one!

S.C.
Posted 10/31/2014 11:22 PM (GMT 0)
SC,

It appears to have resolved itself.

That's an interesting and plausible fact about hospitals.

I got my FMLA paperwork back from the surgeon. It said to not lift more than 20 lbs. I just lifted a pretty big load of laundry and hope it wasn't too much. I'm a bit sore from it. My Nissen surgery made me super weak. Is there much damage I could do 2.5 weeks out?

I'm nuts and worry about everything. I'm hopefully going to a wedding tomorrow. I'd like to get my mind off myself for a minute.

John
Posted 10/31/2014 11:26 PM (GMT 0)
I'm a veteran when it comes to post surgery anxiety....I've got 8 incisions between my neck and hips and 6 of those were within the past 2 years. (We're not even counting the stitches elsewhere!)

So yes, yes, I know the feeling. It's GREAT news that you got an all clear, no clot. And it sounds like you're doing a great job taking care of yourself post-op. That's the biggest and most influencing part!

Good for you! Huzzah!





M.
Posted 11/1/2014 3:54 AM (GMT 0)
Merrida,

I thank you kindly. Frustrating, though, isn't it?

John
Posted 11/1/2014 8:49 PM (GMT 0)
Smooth,

Have a GREAT time at the wedding!! Just no Electic Slide at the reception, K? ;p

Rest up afterwards and take it easy...

S.C.
Posted 11/2/2014 2:46 PM (GMT 0)
SC,

Well, I may have overeaten. I forgot to take my Pepcid before my meal at the wedding. There was a little steak and some salmon. Then there was cake and candy. I woke up with some dried blood on my lip. I'm always pushing that envelope.

:(
John
Posted 11/3/2014 1:15 AM (GMT 0)
...how are you doing now?

...was the blood just from your lip...and in a chapped/dry/cracked condition?

If you suspect anything else...such as something internal, you need to seek immediate medical care.

Sorry I did not see this earlier. Please check in and let us know how you're doing.

S.C.
Posted 11/3/2014 1:41 AM (GMT 0)
No problem. I felt so so the rest of the day.
Posted 11/3/2014 1:59 AM (GMT 0)
I guess it was just from my lip.
Posted 11/3/2014 3:03 AM (GMT 0)
Good...that makes me feel better!

Again...from the hospital stay maybe? Something about the air in those places!

I also get really dry skin, nasal passages and lips from airplanes...

...and this Summer we went on a cruise, and I thought my lips would never recover! They were split and chapped for weeks afterward...even after applying constant lip balm. I think these places all re-cirulate their air...and it is super de-humidified.

Hope you are feeling better tomorrow. My dad (gallbladder removed 4 weeks ago) had a yucky day today, and had to go back to his bland diet...it is a process!

S.C.
Posted 11/3/2014 4:36 AM (GMT 0)
My nurse friend said she wouldn't worry. My constant worrying is taking its toll. With my history of reflux, anything like that puts me on guard. My lips don't feel chapped. The wedding was outside and it was very cold. Then I was cold in the venue for dinner, too.

I did my bland diet recently, but I was in no bad pain today. I'd like to think internal bleeding is pretty obvious.

I'll have your dad in my thoughts!
Posted 11/3/2014 12:25 PM (GMT 0)
No blood this morning, but the throat is a bit sore again.
Posted 11/6/2014 4:05 PM (GMT 0)
I had some soreness after opening several heavy doors. I'm not to pull more than twenty pounds. I'm having some discomfort in my diaphragm and stomach. Is that normal?
Posted 11/6/2014 5:36 PM (GMT 0)
Smooth,

It is most likely just soreness. ..due to using muscles that are somewhat weakened after having little activity, post surgery.

A call into your doctor would be a good precautionary step however...just to be safe.:)

Let us know how you're feeling later, okay?

S.C.
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