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Old 07-06-2007, 10:21 PM
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Default Yes, sitting too long does affect...

things! I only realized this when at the hospital infusion center, mainly because it'd take 1-3 hours from arrival, setting up the IV line, getting blood drawn, and after hour 1-3, starting the infusion... It could be up to 7-8 hours of sitting! Think about it, no matter how much I hurt, I realized that I must be getting up, going to the kitchen for something, doing dishes, going to the bath for stuff.. I'd be getting up/down at least 3-10 times an hour..Sitting STILL for a whole day, well I never was that still at any office job! IF you can, see if you can unplug that pump on the pole [it should have a battery charge] and take a short walk up and down the hall or around as best you can to keep things circulating - if you aren't flat out asleep, that is. It really helps and also keeps your feet from swelling.
Hang in there, truly - Stay dry in the meantime! - j
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