A member asked:

Had bifemoral bypass surgery 2 weeks ago and my right foot is pink but my left is still pale, will it get better as the swelling subsides?

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Not necessarily: It may or may not. It depends on the extent of disease, the type and extent of revascularization, and technical aspects of the procedure. It's safe to say that with the r pink and the l pale, you don't have an optimal result, unfortunately. You must wait and hope - medication may help. Balloon intervention may be a consideration. Stay in close touch with your surgeon. If you're smoking, stop!

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Any concern : After a surgery questions should be directed to your surgeon. I would get in contact with your surgeon asap. Often times you may be given an appt to come back in a given time but if you don;t think something is looking right or doesn't feel good you make an immediate appt to discuss with your surgeon. After a bypass, one would want good color returning almost immediately ideally.

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Seek attentiOn: Pale foot especially if cool following revascularization is concerning...Seek medical attention asap.

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