When patients go home Advise the patient lie supine then slide the leg that had been ectomy at about 15 degreas to the side then side it come back. Do not fold up the midle by the torso, repeatsat next to a patient'S bed or Chair legs dangling. Band the knees and the edge of the bet. In a matter of walking willk down to the walker as needed. Do not touch the water the first week wound.