I had my surgery done on the 27th. Three hours after surgery I started to walk with the assistance of the nurse. Now I am on day 3 and I have extreme muscle stiffness of the legs, and soreness in the shoulders. Its very difficult to move around when every step is close to torture. I tried a muscle relaxer but it didn't work. The muscles in my legs are so stiff I need to lift it with both hands. I can't get out of bed w/out assistance either. Is anyone else having the muscle stiffness? And what best practices can you share?

Ignore it it!!! Try you best to keep walking your own your way to something wonderful and your going to look back and say! I made it!!!!

I had the same horrible soreness! I rested a lot but also made myself get up every couple hours and walk around the house. I had to have someone help me out of bed too. It'll get better!

Thank you for the feedback. Doing my best to keep walking. Today I was able to get out of bed on my own and the stiffness was a little better. Right now I'm just kind of scared. Every little thing that I feel makes me wonder if something is horribly wrong (dizzyness, shortness of breath) or if its just anxiety.

I would call your doctor. Surgery can lead to blood clots which show up in the legs and lungs. They are NOTHING to fool around with. Better safe than sorry.

Don't Worry about anything!! Just call your doctor or go to the office but never give up!! Your body is just reacting to a procedure that is new!!! Take care of yourself first but I know your going to be fine!!!

My legs are nowhere near as stiff as they were before. Still, I will try to reach my Dr to see what he says. Thanks everyone again!