During the first week it is important that you rest and that the stump remains higher than your bottom. For the first two weeks after the formal closure of your stump it is important that you do not stand up on crutches for more than a couple of minutes as this causes significant build up of fluid within the stump that is very difficult to get rid of later. Miss Cubison recommends that you use a stump compression stocking such as a Juzo after the first days after surgery as this helps keep the stump from becoming too swollen. This, together with not standing upright, can significantly speed up post-operative recovery.

After two weeks you would expect to be at home and able to start doing some work on crutches, although this should be kept to a minimum. It is usually possible to start fitting your prosthesis at 4-6 weeks, depending on comfort levels. The prosthesis can be measured earlier, however it is advisable not to do a significant amount of weight bearing till the stump is comfortable, which normally takes 4-6weeks.