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2019-04-09 17:35:52
How long to wear abdominal binder after open colectomy(27.03.2019)...Also plz tell when will I be able to resume doing exercises...When can I travel in flights and climb up stairs...plz tell
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4 to 6 weeks. After this consult with physiotherapists

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You have to use the binder for 3 months of it is a laparotomy and not laparoscopy You can start doing exercises after 6 weeks Traveling is not an issue And climbing stairs after 6 weeks
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Avoid lifting heavy weights
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It all depends on why the colectomy was done in the first place. It is better to follow the concerned surgeons advice

Answered2019-04-10 14:33:22

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It based on ur previous fitness also to decide the rehab program , kindly assess with ur physio consultant and decide . Since 17 mostly ur core muscles mostly toned so u can start rehab programm after one month from the date of suture removal till that do ur daily like activity and walking from JK

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