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I have severe swelling in operated leg

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lizmars
lizmars

I am now 3 wks and 3days post op since my Lthr. I am not doing as well as i had hoped. The mornings are the worst. Just so painful and stiff after lying on my back all night. My exercises i find very hard to do because of my swelling. Does anyone out there suffer the same problem?. The whole of my left leg from foot to groin is swollen. Some of the leg bending exercises are impossible to do. The non operated leg is also swollen but no where as bad. I would be really interested to hear your comments and how you deal with it

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  • Msky
    Msky lizmars

    Posted

    Hi there am sorry to hear you are having this swelling.The first thing you should do is do is get a Doppler study to rule out blood clot.That is the safest thing to do.Are you wearing compression stockings
  • madla39168
    madla39168 lizmars

    Posted

    Hi Liz,

    I hope u feel better and swelling get litle bit down. Just take it

    easy. Rest if u need it. Week 3 and 4 it's not easy but it will get

    better.

    Hug and hear up Madla

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