Activity after Nuss procedure
In order to ensure the best possible result after a Nuss procedure there are certain restrictions to your activity.
You should not lie in bed, but should promptly resume your everyday life. This is all part of your exercise regime. You should get up and walk around, and sit in a chair when you are eating, watching TV etc. However, it is recommended that you rest during the course of the day.
To ensure that you do not lose strength in connection with a Nuss procedure, it is important that your diet gives you extra protein and energy.
If you have lost weight in connection with surgery, you will have lost muscle tissue. It will be some time before you regain energy and return to normal. You will need protein because proteins are the “bricks” you need to rebuild your body. Proteins help to rebuild muscles, promote healing, stimulate blood production and strengthen your immune defence system.
Therefore, be sure to get extra proteins through your food intake for as long as you are tired. Different people require different amounts of protein. As a rule of thumb, we recommend 1 g of protein per kilogramme of body weight per day. For further information see leaflet ’Importance of diet in connection with operation’.
In order to ensure the best possible result after a Nuss procedure there are certain restrictions to your activity.
After a Nuss procedure you will be hospitalized for 2 - 3 days. Immediate mobilization is important and the staff will help and support you.
Pain is common after a Nuss procedure. Therefore, you will remain at the hospital for two to three days for effective pain management.
In the first 3 month after a Nuss procedure there are certain precautions to take. Read about pain-relieve, sick leave, activities and rehabilitation.
Follow-up after Nuss procedure involves removal of stitches, X-ray, appointment with the doctor and removal of the bars after 3 years.
You may find that the implanted bars activates metal detectors at security check points at airports, sights or shopping centres.