Leg Pain

[Jmoore]

I just donated two weeks ago and am experiencing leg pain on the same side as the surgery. Of course there is back pain as well, but I am a bit concerned as that leg is a bit swollen. Any one else have this happen?  Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!!

[Fr Pat]

I did not have that problem myself. Some donors have pains due to the position the body was put in on the operating table and staying there so long.
     You might want to also post your question at the FACEBOOK page of Living Donors on Line as there are more readers there.
                            Fr. Pat

[Jmoore]

Thank you so much. I actually ended up in the emergency room and I have a large blood clot in the groin area. I will have to stay here until around 3/1 or so until they get the blood thinners dosage worked out, etc...

I did find the Facebook page and joined, but I feel that there is a lot of pettiness going on there rather than being a place of support. So I don't know that I feel comfortable there at all.

Thank you again so much for your reply and I hope that you are doing well.

Jane

[Fr Pat]

Dear Jane,
     Glad you found the cause of your leg problem.
     I have found over the years that in general the postings on the FaceBook page are good and helpful, but sometimes (sadly) can get into a nasty back-and-forth. I would tend to suggest that you drop in there now and then and read over things, in case something comes up where you can help. For example, if someone else posts about having leg problems after donation and you responded sharing YOUR experience it could be a life-safer if that person does have a clot and does not take care of it. And sometimes people there just ask about experiences at a particular hospital or with a particular surgeon, and if it applies to you you could help with info.
   Fr. Pat

[Jmoore]

I think that is what I will do. As much as this clot is causing pain and I may have surgery tomorrow to suction it out, I would still donate.

Thank you so much for the guidance, it is greatly appreciated!!

[elephant]

Dear Jane,

I'm glad you are being treated for this problem.  Let us know what happens. 

love, elephant

[Clark]

Glad you got good care right away! Sorry you caught the Facebook conversation at less than its best. It helps we admins if folks let us know about problem posts, there and here. For some reason this is less of a problem on LinkedIn. Best wishes!