1.Since PELD can be done under day-care, one can expect to go home on the day of the procedure.
2.The surgeon may recommend a comfortable, adjustable corset to be worn during the first few weeks after the endoscopic surgery.
3.An individualized rehabilitation program in cases of muscle weakness may also be recommended by the surgeon.
4.A return to normal activity is generally expected within 4 – 6 weeks following the operation in most cases.
5.However, for several weeks after surgery, it is recommended to avoid long periods of sitting and bending, twisting, and lifting heavy weights.