Evidence suggests that upper-extremity range-ofmotion
exercise should be initiated 1-2 weeks after surgery,
and an early postoperative reassessment visit should
take place within the first month after surgery.89-92 This
visit repeats baseline tests and measures and further reinforces
education regarding weight control, exercise, and
return to activity. Some level of surgical sequelae will be
present at this visit and, if functional limitations are
noted, rehabilitation intervention may be initiated