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Jan 15, 2023

Post-Surgery Mobility Issues - Anyone Else Experience This?

Topic Explanation
The initial post discusses post-surgery mobility issues, specifically the inability to walk normally after surgery, in addition to dealing with an ostomy.

Advice and Insights
- Following surgery, it's common for the body to take time to readjust to walking, especially after a prolonged period of bed rest.
- Major surgeries can lead to muscle weakness, and it's important to focus on consuming extra protein and gradually increasing physical activity, such as walking.
- Prolonged bed rest can significantly weaken muscles, and it may take time to regain strength and mobility.
- Even a few days of not walking can lead to quick weakening of the legs, so it's important to start with small steps and gradually increase physical activity.
- Walking not only strengthens the legs but also helps in getting the digestive tract functioning.
- Despite the difficulty and pain, pushing oneself to move is beneficial for both the body and spirit.

Supportive Comments
- Encouragement to hang in there and not give up on the journey to regain mobility.
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