Information for our knee or hip patients and their coaches about what to expect on the first day after surgery.

1. Daily Schedule
(Post-op Day 1)
[subject to modification]
5:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. = Blood work; Out of bed and into recliner
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. = Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. = Physical/occupational therapy
(1 on 1 session) in room, walking in hallways
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. =Lunch (in room)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. = Group therapy session
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. = Group ADL class with occupational therapist
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. = Relax in room or walk with a physical therapist
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. = Dinner
** Nursing staff will be making hourly rounds and as needed.