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.
For 10 to 14 days after the surgery you should not lift your arm above your head on the side where the pacemaker was implanted (normal movement is okay). This will help keep the pacemaker wire in good position. It is normal to occasionally feel weak and tired for the first month after surgery.