Various kidney diseases are associated with bilateral leg edema. In nephrotic syndrome, the kidneys lose proteins that are responsible for keeping fluids in the vascular system. Without the protein, fluid leaks into the tissues. When a person stands up, the force of gravity forces most of the fluid out into the legs.
Elbow replacement surgery takes about 2 hours. You'll get anesthesia, so you wonât be âawakeâ for it. Youâll need to stay in the hospital for up to 4 days. After the operation, youâll have stitches and a bandage on your new elbow. You may also need to keep your arm in a splint to keep it stable while it heals. Because elbow replacement involves cutting skin, tendons, and bone, you'll need strong pain medications after surgery.
When you wake up after surgery you may still have the IV in your arm to give you fluids and pain medication. You may have small bandages over your incisions. As you become more awake, you'll be given something to drink and eat (don't get excited â it's not a meal), and the staff will get you up to walk around a little.