Your Guide to Surgery at Akron General Health &
Wellness
Activity
Movement and walking will decrease
the chance of blood clots forming in your legs.
You will be taught ankle pumps. When lying down,
point your toes on both feet to your chin and stretch
them out by pushing them away from your chin. Do
this 10 times an hour. Flex your knees. Do not lie
in one
position. You may wake up with pumps on your feet
or inflatable stockings on your legs. These help
pump blood from your legs back to your heart.