What can I expect following surgery for disc replacement?
After surgery for a disc replacement, you may spend one or two nights in the hospital but don't be surprised if the nurses get you up and out of bed on the first evening following your operation. The earlier you get moving, the better for your body.
Most patients don't need a rehabilitation or physiotherapy program. You may be given a list of exercises to do once you get home. This could be given to you by your doctor or a physiotherapist while you're in the hospital. Your doctor will prescribe medications if you need them and will advise you on what's best for you, such as when you can begin lifting things, when you can return to work and other daily activities.
Most patients return for regular visits to their doctor after about four to six weeks and then for a while after, depending on the doctor's preference and the patient's progress.
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