post hysterectomy foot numbness

I had a vaginal hysterectomy 4 days ago. My right foot is completely numb. I have to use a brace to walk and crutches. I have been told to see an orthopaedic doctor and physical therapist. I dont know whats wrong exactly. THey seem to think that they stretched a nerve or something and within 4 to 8 weeks the feeling should return. This was never discussed as a possible side effect. Is this common??? Should I wait 8 weeks?

Same thing happened to me 20 years ago after my hysterectomy, except the first time I got out of bed my entire leg went numb. They lied about the cause. When I say they lied, I really mean it. The surgeon said the nerve conduction test was negative. Another doctor called it up from the hostpital and showed it to me, result: significant difference in nerve conduction between the numb and non-numb leg. My surgical nurse friend told me that during that type of surgery, they put the instrument tray over your knees and then lean on it. Sometimes that type of constant pressure can pinch a nerve where ever the pressure point is. Mine was right on the side of my knee. The feeling gradually came back over then next few weeks, but I was never able to run again without pain and finally gave it up. It took 10 years before I couldn't pinpoint the exact point of of the pinched nerve and was finally pain free. Nerves can regenerate, but very slowly.