How does the recovery process look like?

• Your recovery usually takes about 5-7 weeks. Usually for the first 24 hours you are kept in an ICU and the next 4-6 days you are kept in the hospital.

• Generally, you should be able to sit in a chair after 1 day, walk after 3 days, and walk up and down stairs after 5 or 6 days.

• After you return home for the first few days, you can walk short distances, cook, play cards, and lift light objects.

• In four weeks, you should be able to drive.

• You should also be able to lift heavier objects but make sure to be extremely careful.

• Low appetites are common after surgery.

• Additionally, you will feel pain for a few weeks. Make sure to not to swim or soak in a hot bath until you cut has fully healed.