Yes—your Surgeon will recommend completing around 3 days of bed rest following your procedure. Clients must lie with their upper body raised and knees angled to reduce abdominal strain. During this time, you can practice transferring in and out of bed, and complete short walks around the bed or hospital room to promote circulation. These must be done in a hunched position. A catheter may be placed to assist you initially as rushing to the toilet must be avoided. Gentle walking and assisted stair climbs (one step at a time, no more than twice a day) can be reintroduced after 5 to 10 days.