You will be given a list of medications to take on a daily basis.
Frequently the medications after surgery are different than the ones
you were taking before surgery so pay close attention to the list
given before discharge. Nurses will go over detailed instructions and
also provide you with detailed written instructions on how and when
to take your medications.
You are strongly encouraged to ambulate regularly throughout the day including some stairs.
You are also to continue deep breathing exercise at home to avoid complications like
pneumonia. You are not to lift anything greater than 5lbs (size of a gallon of milk).
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