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by SimplyStar, Apr 19, 2008 02:32PM
It has been 12 days since her surgery, if she had a total hysterectomy , then the broad ligament that holds the uterus in place is often misplaced and since it contains many of the passages of the nerves going to the lower extremities, then there is possible temporary nerve damage. Getting up and walking is good for her, ask the doctor about some exercizes for those leg muscles. Almost any surgery does cause numbness in some part of the muscle system, nerves are cut and some must find new paths to perform their functions. It takes time for this to happen. the walker is a good idea to prevent her from falling and also it will get her up and moving about and that is very important
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