<s>[INST] I had a partial cholectomy and post op partial small bowel obstruction and ileus which cleared with conservative treatment last week. I have severe joint pain all over including back ls area and hands. Potassium normal level at discharge and sed rate normal. Why woukd I have such bad joint pain so severe I can hardly walk? [/INST] You need to understand that any surgery happens slows down your physiological movements. Slowly start doing small free exercises and FROM exercises under a guided physical therapist. Which will help the muscle tone to improve, and you will be fine soon. Multiple joint pains can be due to non use rather a surgery u have undergone. Kindly meet a close by physical therapist and workout on daily basis. Slow and steady wins the race. </s>