Immediate postoperative

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You will find a bandage over your surgical area which will be constantly monitored by the nursing staff, it is normal to have mild to moderate pain which is controlled with medication.

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Prior to your discharge, bandage and dressing removal, healing and replacement of gauze will be performed and a stabilizing post-surgical brassiere will be placed for your safety and comfort.

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• 1st week after the first postoperative appointment is made, stitches will be removed if present, generally you are in a better condition to return to work and resume your normal activities from the 5th day but it is recommended not to make large efforts, not activities such as gym yet.

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• 2nd to 3rd week with capacity to perform more activities of medium efforts, it is recommended not exercises of upper extremities yet.

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• 4th to 6th week with an almost complete recovery, you can progressively restart your activities as exercises including upper extremities.