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Is It Safe For Normal Daily Activities After A Surgery?
I had a synovial cyst removed from the L5 area of my spine on 8 Dec 10. I was recovering well but two weeks post-op, CSF began leaking from my incision and I developed bacterial meningitis on 26 Dec 10. I was hospitalized and treated with antibiotics and then required a second surgery on 1 Jan 11 to repair the area which was leaking CSF. I feel well now and the incision is completely healed. I am wondering if it is safe for me to resume normal activities, i.e. driving, tub bathing, shovelling, etc? Thank you, Cheryl
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hello
welcome to HCM,
do wait for some more time.
let the wound heal.
let the things return to normal,.
then you can start normal activities.
wait for atleast 1 month to heal the wound
welcome to HCM,
do wait for some more time.
let the wound heal.
let the things return to normal,.
then you can start normal activities.
wait for atleast 1 month to heal the wound
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