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When can I walk after rectal surgery?

I am a 50 year old male. I want to know when can I walk after rectal surgery?

4 Answers

You should be able to walk the SAME DAY that you have the surgery. Of course we are not talking about a marathon ;-)
Within an hour.
That is a question best answered by your surgeon.
Immediately, you are at a high risk for blood clots and pneumonia.