What can I expect in the first days after I’m discharged?
What can I expect in the first days after I’m discharged?
You shouldn’t be surprised if you feel a little shaky and uncertain for the first day or two after you’re discharged. But soon you’ll get a routine going and gain confidence in your new joint — the start of a new life with less pain. (As with any surgery, you’ll probably take pain medication for a few days while you are healing.) Be aware that you’ll probably need a walker and/or crutches for about 6 weeks, then use a cane for another 6 weeks or so. You’ll be in touch with your orthopaedic surgeon as well as your physiotherapis, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions or discuss concerns as well as to report your progress.