Individuals undergoing abdominal surgery are at an increased risk of developing a chest infection or a blood clot in the days following their surgery. Fortunately there are a number of simple exercises and measures that can be taken to help reduce the risk of this. You will be seen by a physiotherapist once you have had your surgery who will discuss these exercises with you.
The effects of your anaesthetic teamed with the pain of your incision and surgery may result in you taking a more shallow breath than you would normally. This pain may also make you feel less inclined to sit out of bed and walk around the ward. Physiotherapy aims to get you taking deeper breaths, enable you to cough up your phlegm if there is any and encourage you to get back on your feet.
Great article, I am so glad I came across your post. My mother just had to have some surgery done on her chest, and this will help us out. What tips do you have for finding a physiotherapy clinic near Ontario? Thank you so much.
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