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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?

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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!!!!

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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!

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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. :(

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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.

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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!!!

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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!

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