I've been having a lot of swelling problems with my feet. They swell so much that they hurt and it feels like my skin is breaking! They are literally so fat that the look fake. I can't explain how fat they are you would just have to see them. I went to see my doctor today to have my staples taken out, I had a c-section 5 days ago. I asked her about it but she didn't even look at them and said that it was normal because of all the fluids I've was given through IV. Anyway, they are swollen to my ankles and a little above. Is it normal for them to be that swollen? They are really bad. Should I take a picture and post it that way ya'll can see how swollen they are. When normally I have extremely skinny feet? Swelling can be normal if you've been given a lot of fluid, are you making a normal amount of urine? It sounds like you've been home, and probably moving around a lot if you're a new mother, so your feet still being so EXTREMEMLY swollen sounds unusual. SOME swelling would be normal, but it sounds like you are talking about a large amount of edema (swelling), and i think that shouldn't be normal, i would go back to the doctor if it really is that bad, and make her/him look at them before saying it's normal. MAYBE you're "exaggerating" without meaning to, but if it's so much swelling it's hurting, and affecting yoru skin, you need to go back to the doctor and make the doctor actually LOOK at yoru feet before saying it's normal. If you're very concerned, I would definitely mention it to your doctor again. He/She may want to check your blood pressure or check for blood clots. In the mean time, I would keep walking, but overdo it. When you rest, elevate your legs using whatever is comfortable (pillows, table, etc.). I'm posting a good source on C-Section recovery in the sources section. |
