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I am having surgery July 18th and was wondering about steps.........I have 20 steps to get into my apartment do you think that will be a problem so soon?

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I am still pre op but I was told no. Was just told to take it slow.

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I am having surgery July 18th and was wondering about steps.........I have 20 steps to get into my apartment do you think that will be a problem so soon?


















I have a two story home and was able to go up and down a few times a day. I have 13 steps



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The surgeon told me to take each step at a time and go slow, but it should be okay.

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On 7/12/2018 at 7:01 PM, pumpkinlocks said:

I am having surgery July 18th and was wondering about steps.........I have 20 steps to get into my apartment do you think that will be a problem so soon?

Just take your time and rest if you need to, I didn't have many issues with stairs overall, just have to make sure you don't over exert yourself is all. Go easy and you'll be fine.

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On 07/12/2018 at 19:01, pumpkinlocks said:



I am having surgery July 18th and was wondering about steps.........I have 20 steps to get into my apartment do you think that will be a problem so soon?










































































I sure hope not. I have surgery tomorrow and also live in a walk up, second floor unit!

It may depend on your abilities before the surgery... like if you had no issues with them before, you’re probably fine. However, if you struggled with them before- you may want to be careful to not over do it.

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I am having surgery July 18th and was wondering about steps.........I have 20 steps to get into my apartment do you think that will be a problem so soon?


















I live on the 3rd floor I'm planning to take a pillow to the hospital. When I walk around the hospital and claim my stairs I will support my stomach.

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Sounds like a winner to me, climb slowly, be kind to you!

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I had no problem with steps right when I got home - but I did find that my balance was off for awhile. And periodically I would get lightheaded as I quickly lost weight (low calories, low blood sugar etc). So be sure to hold onto the rail and if you feel dizzy or off balance have someone else nearby to help support you.

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