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Whether immobility will cause problems often depends on weight?

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Dr. Peter Kurzweil answered

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True: The heavier you are, the more likely immobility will lead to problems (see prior answer). Especially clots in legs, clot getting loose and travelling to the lungs (pulmonary embolism), brain (stroke), death.

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Answered 6/10/2012

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