physiotherapy advice for patients undergoing thoracic surgery
physiotherapy advice for patients undergoing thoracic surgery
physiotherapy advice for patients undergoing thoracic surgery
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What should I do when I get home?<br />
• Continue with your painkillers if you are still<br />
experiencing pain. This will allow you to<br />
manage your daily tasks more com<strong>for</strong>tably and<br />
aid recovery.<br />
• You may feel very tired, so take things slowly.<br />
You may find it helpful to have a rest in the<br />
afternoon.<br />
• Try and get back into your normal routine, <strong>for</strong><br />
instance waking at normal times and dressing<br />
fully.<br />
• If you were a smoker when you came into<br />
hospital you will have been given help and<br />
<strong>advice</strong> on stopping. Your long-term recovery<br />
will be slower if you continue smoking. If you<br />
feel ready it is a good opportunity to stop <strong>for</strong><br />
good.<br />
• You should receive details on smoking<br />
cessation support groups from the ward staff<br />
when you come in to hospital.
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