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When can I shower?
Immediately after the surgery. (NB. If you notice your dressings are not waterproof, immediately contact the rooms, or the ward from which you were discharged to arrange replacements)
When will I be seen in the rooms after the operation?
You will be seen at 2 and 8 weeks post surgery. Later appointments will be determined by your progress.
Can I take the sling off to wash and dress?
Yes, but care should be taken not to use the muscles of the shoulder to lift the arm. The arm should be allowed to “dangle”
When can I drive?
Don't drive for at least six weeks after surgery or until the sling is discontinued. Driving with one arm is unsafe, and the surgically repaired arm shouldn't be moved away from the body. It's also easy to re-injure the shoulder in an accident or an emergency stop.
When can I return to work?
As a general rule if you can get to work, you can resume a sedentary job within 1-2 weeks. Physical jobs will require at least 3-6 months.