“When can I walk after rectal surgery?”

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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?

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**Lourdes Pelaez-Echevarr** Surgeon Elkhart, IN · Accepted Answer

Lourdes Pelaez-Echevarr Surgeon Elkhart, IN

You should be able to walk the SAME DAY that you have the surgery. Of course we are not talking about a marathon ;-)

**Dr. Harvey Shub** Colon and Rectal Surgeon Orlando, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Harvey Shub Colon and Rectal Surgeon Orlando, FL

Within an hour.

**Dr. Bradley Bennett** Colon & Rectal Surgeon Rockville, MD · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bradley Bennett Colon & Rectal Surgeon Rockville, MD

That is a question best answered by your surgeon.

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Immediately, you are at a high risk for blood clots and pneumonia.