Today's Helpful Household Hint for Post-op Princesses :)

DON'T hang up your Superwoman cape. Just leave it crumpled on the floor. The odds are pretty good that it will still be there in 6 weeks, waiting for you.

THINGS TO DO: Take your pain meds on schedule... don't be a macho woman, the prescription says: *as needed*. You NEED it so your body can forget about hurting & work on healing. Write down your medication schedule if you get confused or are worried about addiction. Ask your doc if you should take extra vitamins or minerals to help your recovery.

Drink lots of fluids, eat healthy foods, watch tv, watch movies, read, WALK! it's good for your circulation , do crossword puzzles, do needlework, put all those photos in albums or scrapbooks, plan your garden, make out xmas lists, WALK!, talk on phone, chat online, shop online, browse the internet for new recipes, WALK!, investigate a new hobby or interest online, play cards or board games w/ your family/friends, do a jigsaw puzzle, try out some new software you've been interested in, WALK!, sit outside & enjoy the sunshine.

THINGS NOT TO DO: Lift anything over 10 lbs. (this includes small humans, large pets & laundry baskets), vacuum (I am still on my vacuuming sabbatical.. hee hee!), push a shopping cart, move furniture, mow the lawn, housework (bribe someone else into doing it or close your eyes).

DO NOT visit your place of employment during your medical leave (then they want you to come BACK!).

My doc told me that at 6 weeks post-op, you are only 40% healed. At 6 months post-op, you are 100% healed. This is major surgery, and you only have one chance to heal; and you're WORTH IT!!

Sending cyberhugs

Bumping this back to the top so all can read. Thanks Twyla

I just wanted to bump this up too!

I really needed that! I am just over 1 week post and to see more of what I can and can't do is wonderful!!!! I tried to pick up little things yesterday-nothing big--but I think bending was a little much! I was wondering about sitting up but talking about the computer makes me feel not so guilty for being online. Thanks for your support!!!

Feeling sy,

For Him

thanks for the list. I wanted to make sure that family had a decent meat loaf yesterday, so I decided to mix the meat and seasonings myself. They could cook it when they got home. I found out that I still haven't got the energy to mix up 2lbs of meat and seasonings together. I will rest, drink my fluids, and take my walks for another two weeks. It is bad enuf that showering and brushing my teeth make me go down for a nap. I can't wait to get this supracervical catheter out of me. I fear my cat or dog might find it a toy one day. Take care and God bless.
Eleanor

:dragon:

What an excellent thread, it is really good to see things set out like that. I was beginning to feel guilty - doing nothing but everytime I tired - I was really tired. I made a meal but it took me three hours as I had to go and sit down
all the time - but the good thing is it is getting better - I have good days and bad days - but we all need to leave our superwomen cape on the floor or in the cupboard - she's right it will still be there when we are recoved.

take care everyone dont do anything and drink plenty and