A few days after I wrote my post questioning whether I could have Deep Vein Thrombosis I went ahead and scheduled a doctor’s appointment since my sore and swollen calf had not been getting any better. As this week progresses and it started to feel a little better I thought about canceling the appointment but I decided not too - even though it was not as sore as it had been there is no question that it was still getting swollen every day and that something was not right. Best to have it checked out.
Yesterday I had the appointment with my doctor and after getting everything checked out she scheduled me for an ultrasound later in the day, in order to officially rule out DVT as a possibility. According to her there were a couple of possibilities for what was causing my swollen calf - DVT or swelling in the injured knee that was constricting the vein in some manner. So the ultrasound would be used to eliminate DVT as a problem.
The only ultrasounds I’ve seen where on my wife’s pregnant belly but this was pretty much the same - get lubed up with some warm gell and have a transducer run up and down the leg. It was interesting when she would squeeze my calf you could hear these noises coming from the machine which I guess was bloodflow, not a baby.
The technician who did the ultrasound told me she didn’t see any clots and my doctor later confirmed it. Prescription? Ice, elevation and support socks or Ace bandage. I feel good to know it isn’t DVT, going on blood thinners and worrying about the clot breaking free did not sound like something I wanted to go through. So, thanks for everyone who pushed me to get it checked out - I’m good to go.
Need to learn more about DVT and leg health? Check out the blog A Lighter Vein that focuses on leg health issues such as veins and blood clots.
On another note, I was contacted by a casting agency looking to cast for a new show. I thought it could be interesting for some of my readers. Here is how they describe it:
“LOVE HANDLES”
Now Casting Brand New Show!!
Doron Ofir Casting in association with 495 Productions is currently casting overweight couples who are at least the age of 18 and appear younger than 35 to compete in the dramatic new weight-loss and relationship competition series.
Think you both have what it takes to get healthy and re-ignite the romance in your relationship? Can you work together and as a team and strengthen not only your body but your relationship too?
One couple will go home with the grand prize, starting their new, healthier life.
We want to hear from you!
Please go to www.lovehandlescasting.com and submit your application today!!
Let me know by leaving a comment here if you apply and of course if you make the show.
Finally, don’t forget about my June Weight Loss Blog Contest with a top prize of $250 in pure cash. So far there have been only 14 entries so your odds of winning one of seven prizes (2nd and 3rd is cash money too!) is pretty good. Read the rules for how to maximize your entries. So far only one person has earned the maximum 4 entries.
Good Health!
Like This Post? Give me the thumbs up 
