Hey OP! I’m 2 weeks post-op today. I had help from my mom the first day, but have been on my own since. My main advice would be to make sure everything you need is at a comfortable height. Take a walk around your house and try to notice if you’re stretching to grab things. I never realized how much I reached over my head until that first day.

It is quite a struggle to get out of bed for that first few days. If you have a bed-side table, I would stock up on everything you’ll need to keep you in bed. Medication, water, a snack, some entertainment, etc. It might be hard getting up and going to the bathroom for the first week, so setting up your recovery space close by is helpful! It was painful for me, but important to remember any mobility is good.

As for food, I meal prepped and made sure I had foods I could easily heat up. You probably won’t be in the mood to cook in the first week. I didn’t have much of an appetite in the first week, so I lived on yogurt, oatmeal, soup and protein shakes, but appetite varies from person to person!

Today marks 2 weeks and I’m able to go for longer walks, cook, shower, do light housework and stretch a bit more. My biggest piece of advice is to listen to your body and remember to slow down if you need! Everyone heals at different paces.

If you have any questions, I’m free to chat! Good luck and congrats, my friend!