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How soon should I walk after surgery to prevent blood clots?

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How soon should I walk after surgery to prevent blood clots?

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Any surgery on morbidly obese patients is risky because of the potential for blood clots in the legs. To reduce this risk, you will begin standing at your bedside the evening of surgery and walking the very next day.