Post op activities using right arm

Are there any restrictions using the opposite arm post op. I.e  hoovering, carrying etc 

3 Comments

Keep the arms moving

by Gotrhythm - 2018-05-02 16:02:14

No. Use the arm as much as you need to. On the affected side, be sure to let  the arm move naturally--just don't lift anything heavey or raise it above your head for a couple of weeks.

After surgery

by rogue one - 2018-05-02 18:43:44

I was told after my ICD surgery to keep my left arm close to my body for 2-3 weeks.  My ICD is on my left side.  But my right arm was good to go.

 

Opposite arm

by Jimmy Dinfla - 2018-05-02 20:48:55

I was not given any restrictions on the opposite arm, used it lots and did well.

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