Going Home After Surgery
Post-Surgery Activity Tips for Boise Seniors
When a patient is able to return to his own home after leaving the hospital there should be a transitional care plan in place and support at home.
Activity at Home After Surgery
The level of activity permitted varies widely with the procedure performed. Some surgeries, such as a hip replacement, may require physical therapy while other patients may be discharged with instructions to “take it easy.
Pain after surgery is a good indication of whether or not you're trying to do too much. Pain should be managed with the prescribed pain medication. If any activity causes pain to increase, you may be trying to accomplish too much too soon.
Experiencing no pain is often an unreasonable expectation, but pain should be controlled enough to allow walking to the bathroom, sitting up in a chair and coughing
Having a plan in place to transition from bed to dressing, walking and other household activity is important. BrightStar Care offers transitional care services, including personal care, to help meet the needs of patients as they recover at home.
CLICK HERE to learn about how we help support home recovery.