In roughly two weeks I head in to have an intestinal hernia repaired (just above the belly button kind). It's a surgery I am having by choice, and it's my first major surgery.
The doc has warned me that things are going to be very, very painful for one to two weeks after the procedure. I'll be on strong pain meds and muscle relaxers. I'll have help taking care of me at home.
I am looking for guidance on the recovery aspect - specifically how to mentally approach it. I'm going to completely stop working - I just don't know how I should spend my time otherwise. I'll probably spend most of the first week in bed.
Normally I avoid getting sucked into the consumerism of season after season of trash TV or a time sucking video game - but I am wondering if this is a time to purposefully head down that rabbit hole just to distract from the pain?
Anyone have any guidance?
The doc has warned me that things are going to be very, very painful for one to two weeks after the procedure. I'll be on strong pain meds and muscle relaxers. I'll have help taking care of me at home.
I am looking for guidance on the recovery aspect - specifically how to mentally approach it. I'm going to completely stop working - I just don't know how I should spend my time otherwise. I'll probably spend most of the first week in bed.
Normally I avoid getting sucked into the consumerism of season after season of trash TV or a time sucking video game - but I am wondering if this is a time to purposefully head down that rabbit hole just to distract from the pain?
Anyone have any guidance?
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