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This may not come as a surprise, but your muscles, joints and brain aren’t the only body parts that will feel a little foggy after you have general anesthesia. A surprising hurdle for many patients after surgery is the inability to take a deep breath. This can have many implications. Supplemental oxygen can be required, until the lungs wake up, and if the alveoli (sacs deep in the lungs that can get stuck together unless a patient is able to take deep breaths), more serious complications,

When it comes to your safety, the height of your walker, cane, and medical equipment really does matter. An improperly adjusted walker or cane can lead to a forward-leaning posture, which can contribute to decreased balance and increased fall risk. If your shower chair is set to the wrong height, it can lead to slips in the shower, or difficulty standing up after you bathe. The longer you wait to properly adjust your equipment, the more difficult it is to correct postural imbalances and break po