You are advised as soon as you can after surgery to get up and about, for me that was the same day. You are also encouraged to undertake gentle exercise from as soon as you can when you get home. I took this seriously and the day after I got home I took a walk…
Category: Life after Surgery
The week after surgery – is all about the dinners
The thing about Purée is that it’s just plain boring. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not hungry and I have to remind myself to eat, but it’s the ‘what’ not the ‘why’ that I’m having problems adjusting to. What’s worse is that I know that the medical professionals aren’t being mean. This isn’t ‘hah you’ve…
The week after Surgery – back to reality
Routine – life after surgery is all about Routine. Medications – You have medication to take at 8am and then injections to take at 8am and 10am – for the first two weeks. Food – You have to plan regular meals and snacks and also manage not drinking 30 minutes before and after eating Exercise –…
The week after surgery – Homecoming
We arrived home around 6pm and I was ready for a nap but realised I already needed to eat. I had been sipping water all the way home (top tip, you have been drinking water continuously in hospital so make sure you are ready to keep hydrated. We got a cold bottle from the cafe…
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