![]() If you have young children or grandchildren, do NOT pick them up.This means NO household chores such as vacuuming and laundry, hobbies such as golfing, and yard work.Activities such as bending at the waist, lifting >10 lbs, and twisting are restricted during your recovery period, which is about 6 weeks.Use your common sense, if your body says that it is tired, listen to it.Move around to prevent your muscles from tightening and becoming stiff, which can lead to more discomfort. Do not sit for more than 30 minutes at a time.Getting out of bed is good for your lungs, it prevents blood clots from forming in your legs, and speeds your recovery. It is important to walk for your overall recovery for a number of reasons.Divide your walks into smaller intervals of 10-15 minutes at a time. When you are at home, walk between 30-60 minutes a day, but not all at the same time.We will tell you when you may resume your blood thinners. NO blood thinners such as Aspirin, Coumadin, Warfarin, Xarelto, Plavix, etc.If you still have constipation after using these medicines, you may use an over-the-counter suppository or enema.Take the stool softener daily and use the laxative as needed.Because pain medication can cause constipation, it is important to have stool softeners and laxatives at home such as Colace or Senna to prevent constipation. ![]() Dr Grunch will not refill any narcotic pain medications after surgery.
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