Once you can tolerate the liquid diet, you will be advanced to your regular diet or a special diet. You can request special food based upon ethnicity or cultural preference. You are well on the road to recovery once you are eating, able to urinate, and have a bowel movement. Activity The type and amount of activity you can do are decided by the type of procedure you have had. An important goal of your recovery should be that you gradually become more mobile.
Exercise is an important way to prevent complications after a procedure.
You will be out of bed within two hours to 24 hours after the procedure. Walking early after the procedure helps circulation and muscle tone. Although it may be uncomfortable for you, exercise will speed your recovery. Generally, your condition will improve daily. Each day you will be a little stronger and you will be able to do more.