What should you expect to be able to do with your surgical hand after surgery?

For the first 2-3 days after surgery, you should keep your surgical hand elevated above your heart level at all times to help prevent swelling. You should move your fingers that are free from the bandage to help keep your mobility and to help decrease swelling. After the first 2-3 days, you may use your surgical hand to accomplish light duties. You should not lift anything heavy. You should limit pushing and pulling. Your surgeon will instruct you on other limitations.