Most operations require a recovery period during which you will gradually build the ability to perform regular activities. You may get some guidance from a physiotherapist to help you recover. In addition to the direct impact of surgery on your body, the use of general anesthesia may also affect your ability to exercise or perform physically demanding tasks soon after surgery.
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span= "article-image inner caption-class"> follows the general aesthetic operation, practicing mild sports, such as walking. (Image: Comstock images/comstock/getty images)Initial recovery period
After recovery from general anesthesia surgery, you usually transfer to the recovery room of the hospital or clinic for treatment. When anesthetics fail and you wake up, some sequelae may continue, such as sleepiness, orientation disorders or a slightly blurred mind. During this initial recovery period, which may last for hours, days or weeks, your movement will be highly restricted, possibly limiting your bed activity. Once you feel good enough to get out of bed, keep a short walk and use a walker. Someone will find you in the vicinity at any time. It should be noted that the sequelae of general anesthesia usually disappear within 24 to 48 hours after operation. In the meantime, you may feel nausea or vomiting, headache, sore throat, tremor, fatigue or confusion. Although these common side effects do not significantly affect mild exercise, avoid any activity that appears to aggravate symptoms. For example, getting up immediately after surgery and standing upright may aggravate nausea; adjust your movements accordingly. During the first 24 hours after anesthesia, it is usually forbidden to operate machinery or drive in traffic; likewise, avoid cycling or walking along public roads or using fitness equipment.
Start exercising a few days after the operation, and your body should recover completely from any sequelae of general anesthesia. From now on, your limitations on exercise depend on the nature of your operation. Follow the guidelines laid down by doctors or physiotherapists. Note any warning signs around the incision, such as increased pain, swelling or redness, or fever. If any symptoms worsen during exercise, stop activity immediately and consult your health care provider. Another reliable indicator is your breathing; check whether you can exercise comfortably in any form, whether through the room or jogging. Postoperative Exercise Form
If the word "exercise" usually reminds you of a sportswear or barbell, you may be surprised at all the daily activities considered to be exercises for patients recovering from surgery. For example, after cardiac surgery, holding hands over shoulders for a long time is exercise; in the initial recovery period, drying hair may not be desirable. On the other hand, regular physical exercise is essential for recovery from a variety of operations, including weight loss surgery or joint replacement surgery. If exercise is critical to recovery, physiotherapists usually provide detailed guidance or necessary daily supervision.
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