Depending on the surgery
The most serious potential consequence of sleep apnea is
Post-surgery pneumonia can develop due to factors such as weakened immune system, prolonged bed rest, use of breathing tubes, and exposure to bacteria in the hospital environment.
Laparoscopic surgery is very safe procedure because only 3–4 small cuts are made during this surgery and it involves very less complications to the patient. It minimizes the time spent by the patient in the hospital or in bed rest.
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Generally they tell you to rest for about a week, but it varies from woman to woman & doctor to doctor. I personally had a cerclage put in, went off bed rest, after a few weeks it began to slip out I went into labor & had to have a second cerclage placed in emerency surgery to save my son. I then spent three weeks in the hospital and the remainder of my pregnancy on strict bed rest.....only able to shower every other day and only allowed to get out of bed & sit in a chair for 20 min per day. This went on for 16 weeks!
Bed rest mimics low (or micro) gravity situations.
After nasal surgery, one should get a lot of rest. Staying in bed for several days is the best option. Also, do not wash the face for several days after nasal surgery as doing so may open up the wound.
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Yes, it is possible to develop pneumonia after surgery due to factors such as weakened immune system, prolonged bed rest, or use of a ventilator during the procedure. Prompt medical attention and preventive measures can help reduce the risk of post-surgical pneumonia.
AT 3 cm dilated, you can be placed on bed rest. I was placed on bed rest at 32 weeks and 6 days to prevent me from going into preterm labor.
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