I had a total radical hysterectomy in February. I had a radical nephrectomy in July. I thought I was getting to normal but recently had an apicoectomy and removal of abscess in the jaw. Since then I feel totally whipped and get exhausted with a simple trip to the store. I take walks every day but my legs feel weak often. Is any of this normal?
Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of yours you have undergone radical neurectomy and also apicoectomey along with removal of abscess in the jaw you have undergone a surgical procedure which will have its effect on overall health functions As post surgery there is always advice on the ethical way to deal with weakness and other symptoms. Like undergoing physical therapy for the general body conditioning is a must since you had radical neurectomy. As due to the surgical procedure there will be weakness in the abdominal muscles which are also the muscles of the respiration. As weakness comes the cardio respiratory endurance falls. Regaining the cardio respiratory endurance is a must to have a functionally active lifestyle. In my clinical practice, once the patient undergoes surgery, we advise them to undergo physical therapy doe general body conditioning and also cardio respiratory endurance training. Which had helped the majority of them to be functionally active. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.