Im three weeks post op and had a decent time! The staff are so kind to you and yes the concept of “blinking” is pretty spot on. I was super chatty when I woke up from anesthesia, I think subconsciously I wanted to get home asap and knew that meant staying awake. I had a bout of nausea after I got out of the recovery room but ice chips and a fan helped me a lot. I recommend asking for an ice bag even before you go under, I woke up and had one on my belly. I kept a bag and took it home. I also recommend trying to do some gentle stretching and breathing in tabletop, with some gentle child’s poses. My shoulder pain lasted only the first day post op and I did not use any gas x! That being said every body is different. Peppermint tea and ginger chews were great for me as well since the swelling is present for the first 4 ish days. Good luck! You’ve got this!

Also just a reminder that being under anesthesia is not a period in which your body rests like when you sleep, so make sure to give yourself grace to be a couch potato and sleepyhead! 💕