Recovery
Eating, sleeping and exercise
Your body needs time to recover after the operation. Therefore it is very important to sleep well and eat good, nutritious food. If you have any special requests, discuss this with the nurse. A special diet can be set up in co-operation with a dietician.
The physiotherapist will give you a long-term training plan and may assist you in balance, strength and mobility training. Your physical fitness will have an effect on your capability to walk again, so it's very important to follow the training plan. The aim is to avoid stiffness and contractures in muscles and joints, both in the amputated leg and the rest of your body.
It takes time for your body and mind to adjust to the loss of a limb and particular care should be taken when getting up in the night. Call for assistance. The nursing staff will be more than willing to help.
Reduction of swelling
In order to be able to use a prosthesis, the wound needs to have started healing. The time it takes for the wound to heal varies considerably and good wound care is essential. Swelling is one of the main reasons for delayed wound healing. In some hospitals Iceross Post Op silicone liners are used to reduce the swelling as part of a process called compression therapy.
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