Q I had major surgery — can I fully recover to how I was before? Or is some degree of change something I have to accept?
A The degree of recovery varies by type of surgery, but most people recover to a condition that doesn't interfere with daily life through time and management. However, after major surgery, a realistic approach of not overexerting and adjusting your lifestyle to your new body condition is often needed.
Detailed Answer
The degree of recovery depends on the surgical site, scale, and underlying conditions. In many cases, time along with nutrition and activity management brings you back to a condition that doesn't interfere with daily life, but after major surgery, it may be more realistic to adapt to a "new normal" healthy body rather than expecting to be exactly as before. Recovering gradually, without overexertion, is the safest approach.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Without exaggeration, Dongjedang aims for real change — using pulse diagnosis to find what's lacking and rebuilding muscle strength and digestion. The key is helping a depleted body rise to a healthy condition suited to its age and state, aiming for recovery that lasts long without strain.
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