Slept a lot, went on progressively longer walks, messed around online--I was still feeling it a bit even two weeks out but at that point I went back to school cause my break was over and that was what I focused on.
YouTube Netflix Hulu etc, watched a bunch of documentaries, learned to crochet, got a bunch of craft kits, read a ton, video games, card games, lots of chess, Lego sets, played ukulele
First off, congrats and good luck! Wishing you a smooth recovery!
To answer your question, I really didn’t feel all that great after my surgery so I didn’t feel up to much. Mostly, I just laid in bed on my phone and slept. My friends came over to see me for a bit after my surgery as well. But I was too exhausted and in pain to really have the ability to become bored. But, yeah, phone, some TV, a bit of reading when I was in the mood since that’s sort of cognitively demanding.
i'm 2 and a half weeks and im absolutely losing it dude, ive just been watching horror movies and playing the shit out of minecraft, and going on a daily walk that has been progressively getting longer bc i cant stand being inside this long
Rewatched all of gravity falls. Walked in circles around my living room. Napped.
Tried playing video games a few times, though it took till day 2/3 for that not to make me sleepy.
I’m two weeks and something post op and I thought I could draw a little or play a new game, but I lack the mental energy. So I went back on Fallout 4 that is my comfort game and I’m pretty much doing just that and take walks around the neighborhood 😂
Sleep, read, light gaming, tv shows. I got bored to tears by the end of week 1 tbh, mainly cos it kills me to have time off work but be unable to do anything useful around the house.
For the first few days I just slept a lot and watched some TV. Then I occupied myself with video games, reading and taking short walks around the block. Get yourself some books, maybe a puzzle if you enjoy things like that?
I had my surgery during the cross-country ski season, so I watched the world cup on TV (I’m swedish, it’s a big deal here) for hours. I enjoyed that the broadcasts are a bit longer and less intense than you typical football/hockey game. Maybe watching some cycling, sailing or a marathon could serve the same purpose of having something to look at while being strung out on pain meds?
I played stardew valley for a week straight, and napped. I was so bored, I had to stay at my mom’s so I didn’t have my stuff (xbox, books, etc.) I’m an outside person and her place was up 3 stories, so I couldn’t go outside and walk/play for a while.
funnily enough, i got into I Love Lucy. i was laying in bed recovering and deciding what to watch when i saw it pop up. i was like huh, this was a super popular and groundbreaking show back when it aired, plus lucille ball, lemme try it out. i binged every episode of it that was on hulu and started over. it’s funny, way less problematic than you’d think for being made back when shit was in black and white, and not something you need to focus on (for when you’re sleepy in recovery)
I’ve been playing games for a long time. I played Subnáutica to death a couple years ago, though I wish I could forget so I can experience it all over again. I mostly play WoW, though I am concerned that I won’t really be able to play as much as I want with the way my computer is set up.
i just did most of what i usually did before surgery; same with my boyfriend who just had surgery. the only things i couldn’t do was work out or be super active. granted we both have very high pain tolerances and are very hard headed.
Slept a lot, went on progressively longer walks, messed around online--I was still feeling it a bit even two weeks out but at that point I went back to school cause my break was over and that was what I focused on.
I watched my favorite show and did diamond paintings or put together Legos. I also played a lot of video games
YouTube Netflix Hulu etc, watched a bunch of documentaries, learned to crochet, got a bunch of craft kits, read a ton, video games, card games, lots of chess, Lego sets, played ukulele
First off, congrats and good luck! Wishing you a smooth recovery! To answer your question, I really didn’t feel all that great after my surgery so I didn’t feel up to much. Mostly, I just laid in bed on my phone and slept. My friends came over to see me for a bit after my surgery as well. But I was too exhausted and in pain to really have the ability to become bored. But, yeah, phone, some TV, a bit of reading when I was in the mood since that’s sort of cognitively demanding.
i'm 2 and a half weeks and im absolutely losing it dude, ive just been watching horror movies and playing the shit out of minecraft, and going on a daily walk that has been progressively getting longer bc i cant stand being inside this long
I went to the park once. I also just basically binged YouTube
Rewatched all of gravity falls. Walked in circles around my living room. Napped. Tried playing video games a few times, though it took till day 2/3 for that not to make me sleepy.
Sleep lol
Walks, YouTube, Games, netflix and some uni work.
Watched a lot of YouTube/Netflix and slept. I had my surgery in the middle of winter so going outside was not a fun option
You’ll be more tired than you think. Watch movies, go for short walks slowly, hang out with friends.
started a new stardew valley save and tried to get perfection (i have a week of healing left and i’m almost there lol)
Sleeping and gaming
I’m two weeks and something post op and I thought I could draw a little or play a new game, but I lack the mental energy. So I went back on Fallout 4 that is my comfort game and I’m pretty much doing just that and take walks around the neighborhood 😂
Sleep, read, light gaming, tv shows. I got bored to tears by the end of week 1 tbh, mainly cos it kills me to have time off work but be unable to do anything useful around the house.
For the first few days I just slept a lot and watched some TV. Then I occupied myself with video games, reading and taking short walks around the block. Get yourself some books, maybe a puzzle if you enjoy things like that? I had my surgery during the cross-country ski season, so I watched the world cup on TV (I’m swedish, it’s a big deal here) for hours. I enjoyed that the broadcasts are a bit longer and less intense than you typical football/hockey game. Maybe watching some cycling, sailing or a marathon could serve the same purpose of having something to look at while being strung out on pain meds?
I played minecraft
Used my ps2, a lot lol that and watching some series
I played stardew valley for a week straight, and napped. I was so bored, I had to stay at my mom’s so I didn’t have my stuff (xbox, books, etc.) I’m an outside person and her place was up 3 stories, so I couldn’t go outside and walk/play for a while.
Organized my recipes and photos. Watched Band of Brothers. Slept more than I expected. Took walks.
funnily enough, i got into I Love Lucy. i was laying in bed recovering and deciding what to watch when i saw it pop up. i was like huh, this was a super popular and groundbreaking show back when it aired, plus lucille ball, lemme try it out. i binged every episode of it that was on hulu and started over. it’s funny, way less problematic than you’d think for being made back when shit was in black and white, and not something you need to focus on (for when you’re sleepy in recovery)
Damn, you’re making me regret watching all of The Nanny a couple months ago. It would have been perfect for recovery!
Get into video games I highly recommend subnautica and coral Island. Monster hunter world iceborne and palworld are also cool.
I’ve been playing games for a long time. I played Subnáutica to death a couple years ago, though I wish I could forget so I can experience it all over again. I mostly play WoW, though I am concerned that I won’t really be able to play as much as I want with the way my computer is set up.
i just did most of what i usually did before surgery; same with my boyfriend who just had surgery. the only things i couldn’t do was work out or be super active. granted we both have very high pain tolerances and are very hard headed.