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Severe Swelling Cant Feel Toes?
On monday i has an extendend TT-Breastlift with 450cc implants-lipo of myhips and one thigh....and some moles and tags were removed during surgery. now 4 days later im swelling to the point i cant feel my toes, my ankles are bigger than my knees. ....it hurts to walk, my entire body has just gone south,i cant lift my feet to my knees while sitting..my boyfriend wont touch me why am i so big? and why is the pain getting worse?.. im worse then i was before the surgery
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Brooks37
in UNITED STATES
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Lower Extremity Swelling after Mommy Makeover
Significant lower extremity swelling associated with pain after mommy makeover should always be evaluated to rule out blood clot in the legs. Blood clots are usually unilateral. Pain in the calf may be another sign. Any shortness of breath associated with leg pain and swelling should be evaluated right away.
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Time to contact your doctor.
Severe swelling in your legs which is concerning to you needs to be addressed by your doctor. For issues such as these, website forums are not appropriate. Contact your doctor immediately.
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Severe Swelling
Although some swelling is expected, swelling to the extent you describe is enough out of the ordinary that you should communicate with your surgeon. One possible cause that is serious and demands treatment is deep venous thrombosis--DVT, or blood clots in the leg. Tests are readily available to make or exclude the possibility, and proper treatment can prevent serious and even life threatening problems. Call.
Thanks and best wishes.
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It sounds like you need to call your surgeon and take trip to see him this week. Any delay might not be in your best interest. Call and tell them what you have posted. I would be very surprised if they do not want to see you quite expeditiously. Best,
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