After your surgery you may:
- Shower day after surgery
- Start exercise slowly with walking and increase gradually
- Returning to work is different for everyone; please consult with your surgeon
- You may drive once you are no longer taking pain medication during the day. Please refer to recommendations/directions on medication package.
Please do NOT do the following activities for 6 weeks after your surgery:
- No bathing, swimming, or hot tub use
- No intercourse for 6 weeks
- No lifting greater than 8 pounds (approximately one gallon of milk)
Please do NOT do the following activities for 2 weeks after your surgery:
- No bathing, swimming, or hot tub use
- No intercourse for 2 weeks
- No lifting greater than 8 pounds (approximately one gallon of milk)