Most patients are back to normal day-to-day activities such as driving a car in 3-4 days. To be on the safe side it is probably best to restrict upper body movement for a total of 3 weeks postoperatively. Heavy upper body exercises should probably not be resumed for 6 weeks. These guidelines...
Every PS has their own protocol as to when you can sleep on your side after explant. I generally try and have patients wait approximately a month post operatively before sleeping on side or abdomen. Best of luck to you
Generally yes, assuming you have otherwise healed (ie, that the incisions are closed, healing well, you have no fever, chills, sweats, etc).You should of course check with your own PS to be sure but I would say yes.I hope that this helps and good luck,Dr. Alan EnglerMember of #RealSelf100@RealSelf
