Monday, July 27, 2009

Healing after surgery

Surgery is not a picnic to endure. But if you must have surgery, then you will most likely want to recover fast. A speedy recovery is often in your hands . Here is what you can do to recover fast.
First off listen to your doctor. If he tells you that you may not or can not do something, then do not do it. You may know your body, but he knows more about the outcomes of surgery than you do.
Get plenty of rest. Rest helps you recooperate and makes you feel better. It is the first thing that you need to do. DO not feel guilty about laying around. Use this time to catch up on your reading or watch the movies you have been meaning to watch.
When you are all rested up, get up and get moving. Walking is a great way to recover because it gets your blood moving which just makes you feel better. Take it slow at first and move a few extra steps each time you get up to walk.
Load up on plenty of water to flush toxins out of your body. YOu will just feel better about yourself if you drink up so you are not dehydrated.
See the doctor again when you are suppose to. Do not break appointments even if you are feeling better. He needs to see you and will be glad at how well you have progressed.

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