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If you are able to tolerate them in the past, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications such as Motrin (ibuprofen) or Aleve (naproxen) can provide good pain relief. Remember to take these medications with food. You may drive after you have stopped taking narcotic pain medications. Mobility The nursing and/or physical therapy staff will assist you with getting out of bed the first time after surgery. At home, we encourage walking multiple times a day as tolerated. Walking will help to prevent potentially life-threatening blood clots in the legs. Most patients are able to begin to perform activities of daily living the day after surgery. You should not lift anything over 10 pounds until cleared by your surgeon. Most patients begin postoperative physical therapy at 2 - 6 weeks after surgery. Work and Sports Most patients return to deskwork at 1 - 2 weeks after surgery. Most patients return to heavier work and sports at 2 - 3 months after surgery. Nutrition If you find that you do not have an appetite after surgery, try drinking nutritional supplements like Boost or Ensure. Medications that Affect the Surgery You must stop taking anti-inflammatory medications (e.g. ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Naprosyn, Aleve, etc.), aspirin and other blood thinners (e.g. warfarin, Coumadin, Aggrenox, Plavix, etc.) for 5-10 days (depending on the specific drug) prior to surgery. You must avoid nicotine exposure for at least 2 weeks before and 6 weeks after your surgery. This includes second-hand smoke. For more information, visit the patient education website of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons at http://orthoinfo.aaos.org     Moe R. 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