Recovery
During the first days after surgery you should stay in bed as much as possible and observe a number of instructions; your knees should be slightly bent, the upper part of your body should rest in a slightly raised position in order to relieve the sutures. After 8 to 21 days the stitches will be removed but you should continue to take it easy for another six weeks, avoiding all physical strain (especially lifting of heavy weights) and all kinds of sport.