your post-surgical instruction should only come from your treating medical providers. not knowing your medical history the type of surgery you are having medications etc. it would be impossible to offer you any specific suggestions. your doctor(s) may certainly recommend the elevation of your legs range of motion activity special medications or even compression stockings but this advice should only come from someone familiar with your particular case. hi this is form columbia university. your legs may swell a little especially if you had veins removed from your legs during your heart surgery. this occurs because excess fluid collects in the tissue when you are not moving around as much. to control the swelling: get up once an hour and walk around for a few minutes. when sitting or sleeping keep your legs elevated. to help with circulation avoid crossing your legs. but like all things the more you do get around the better it will be for you if your allowed do get in swimming its a great all over exercise. good luck your consulting doctor is the best person to guide you for the post surgery swelling. without overall medical history it will be incorrect to guide you online for this.
how to reduce swelling in the legs after open heart surgery?