hi guys …5 days post op TLHR my leg is swelling up but unfortunately looking at my belly it looks like ive lived on Currys and beers for the past weeks!
I was expecting the leg swell but bit suprised about this too, had posterior incision
anyone ever heard of such?
Thanks so much.
Sandra
I noticed the same but I had anterior approach. No issues with my bowels. I also drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. It does get better. At 5 days my leg blew up like a balloon. I also transitioned from walker to cane and had my first walk outside with PT that day. Ice and not over doing it helped. After a couple of days the swelling went down considerably. I’m 10 days post op and in the US. Today my hip had a bit of swelling. Nurse and PT Tell me swelling is part of the healing. Listen to your body, dont over do, ice. Everyone is different - I’m sure you will get some great advice from this forum. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
hi. I had both legs swell up - my op side worse than the other plus sacral swelling ie around my bottom half. it settled once i started moving abt. it’s just part of healing and will go . I gained 1 stone in weight thro fluid which has now gone - 8 weeks post OP.
I saw it all as just a hint it’s all going well 
Hi
I swelled up to, all my clothes felt tight. Drink plenty of water, it will help and it does go back to normal. Eat healthly too. Elevate your legs when you can. You will be fine.