I am expecting 8 people for Christmas dinner and I have an awesome menu planned. Do you think I'll feel well enough to spend a few hrs cooking 9 days post op?

I think you will be fine. I had to cook 6 days post op for my daughter's birthday and it was fine. Just pace yourself and start early enough to give you enough time.

I say big fat yes because your surgery is going to go great!

I think so too...do as much prep as you can the days leading up to the big day...

I am not trying to be negative Nelly since everyone's respons is so positive, however I did want to share with you that some of us don't recover that quickly.

Nine days postop I was still very weak and unable to do much. Hopefully, I am dead wrong and your recovery will be quick!

However, I am posting this just to suggest that you be prepared for a backup just in case.

Happy holidays and wishing you a speedy recovery.

Everyone recovers differently. I returned to work 4 days after surgery.

Thank you all for your wisdom, insight and well wishes!

I agree with Kathy812. I'm 3 weeks out and I think I recovered pretty well, but 8 days out I was in no condition to host and cook a large dinner party. Lifting things and bending were the biggest issues. If there are things you can prep prior to surgery definitely do that and enlist help. You just had surgery, this is the time to be pampered a little!!

Best of luck!!

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I don't think I could have at 9 days post op but everyone recovers differently. Good luck!

When I first read this I was 3 days post op and was like heck noooo! But now I am 10 days post op and have been back to work all week. I'm sure I would be tired, but I could do a Christmas dinner.