TODAY AND THE TOMORROW
| YOU MAY DO THE FOLLOWING | DO NOT DO THE FOLLOWING | ||
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| Eat and drink normally |
Return to work |
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Sit, lie or recline |
Go out to eat or shop |
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Enjoy TV, movies, reading, computer work |
Exercise, go for a walk |
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Take painkillers as directed |
Entertain guests or throw a party |
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Engage in sexual activity |
NEXT 7 DAYS
| YOU MAY DO THE FOLLOWING | DO NOT DO THE FOLLOWING | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Do office work |
Heavily exert yourself |
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Go walking |
Go jogging or golfing |
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Drive your car |
Ride a bike |
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Lift and carry less than 40lbs |
Do weight lifting |
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Go shopping |
Rough play with kids |
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Take showers |
Go swimming/bathing |
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Do light physical work |
Jump or strain |
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Have sex gently |
Disturb your incision |
