In endemic goitre areas 20%of the population over 70 years old will have a retrosternal goitre. The definition of a retrosternal goitre varies with respective authors, there are four major definitions.
I started PT after 10 days and can straighten my leg, bend to a little past 90 degrees and walk without crutches three days before the 3 week post surgery mark.
Slowly work yourself up until you can easily take a 30 minute walk. Aerobics and Cardio (1-3 months after surgery) By one month after surgery you should be able to start some more challenging post bariatric surgery exercises. Make sure to go at your own pace and to keep in contact with your bariatric surgeon if you have any questions or concerns.