What were the things you did and items you had that made your post op recovery easier?

Walking was a biggie, but also my wife helped me stock up on water, flavored drinks, jello, broths, tomato soups, vitamins, and protein, I got by the first three weeks without shopping, I took several naps the first three days, and tris to learn to get my fluids in, ice and or ice chips really helped since I had no appetite the first few days, and I also made sure I was comfortable and had my tablet and TV, My meds were ordered before surgery so they were waiting when I came home, I only took my pain meds the first 3 or 4 days then didn't need them anymore, stock up on whAt your surgeon gives you for diet but only enough for the amount of time and be comfortable

Don't forget to take before and after photos and measurements! You will want them to chart just how far you've really come. Good luck!

@@The Candidate has a great point. Take measurements and photos. You will want to recheck those measurements to see your progress. When you his a stall, and you will, measurements will show you that you are still losing when the scale isn't moving.

I walked and moved around as much as I could and when I rested I watched movies. Get your supplies together so you don't have to have anyone make runs to the store. Get sf popsicles for the freezer so if you have problems drinking you can do those. Vitamin Water Zero, G@ Gatorade, Powerade Zero for different flavors. Mio drops for your water. Anything you need from your nutritionists plan for after surgery.

Good luck!!

These are all great answers! Thank yall so much!!

Having Adam Levine here to tend to my every whim.

Sorry!! daydreaming again

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