Hi All
I'm just about one month out from my A/P surgery and am doing quite well overall. Today I had a follow-up appointment with my Internist about my numerous medications, including Lasix. When I was in the hospital, my edema was quite bad, not unusual after 3 surgeries in one week. So, I have have been on Lasix + Potassium ever since. Most of my edema has disappeared -- with the exception of my lower left leg and foot. My MD wants me to get a venous doppler image of that leg to check for possible clots. This was done in the hospital and no clots were found but she is being cautious.
I'm having a hard time getting an appointment for the doppler. In the meantime, have any of you had an issue with persistent edema following your scoliosis surgery? Anything you can suggest to help? Compression stocking, for example?
Many thanks
Karen
I'm just about one month out from my A/P surgery and am doing quite well overall. Today I had a follow-up appointment with my Internist about my numerous medications, including Lasix. When I was in the hospital, my edema was quite bad, not unusual after 3 surgeries in one week. So, I have have been on Lasix + Potassium ever since. Most of my edema has disappeared -- with the exception of my lower left leg and foot. My MD wants me to get a venous doppler image of that leg to check for possible clots. This was done in the hospital and no clots were found but she is being cautious.
I'm having a hard time getting an appointment for the doppler. In the meantime, have any of you had an issue with persistent edema following your scoliosis surgery? Anything you can suggest to help? Compression stocking, for example?
Many thanks
Karen
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