Hi there.
I have a few questions as I prepare for my surgery this spring. Searched the threads but didn’t find much on these particular topics:
1. I’m a side sleeper. I have a really hard time sleeping flat. I do have an electric recliner that goes flat, and also have an adjustable frame bed. My question is for you side sleepers, how long after OHS were you able to sleep in your side?
2. Showering. I read great feedback on getting a shower bench which I just ordered. But I read you can’t raise your arms above your head for a few weeks. Any tips then on how to wash your hair? I am a female with long hair so I do plan to cut it much shorter prior to surgery, but still any tips on washing when you can’t reach up?
3. Formal Cardiac rehab. How often is this usually started? Right after surgery or after you heal?
4. I own a side business and want to use my down time from my recovery to rebuild my business website. Using a laptop - what’s the less painful way? Lap desk? sitting at a normal desk? Or will that be uncomfortable?
Thanks in advance! Loved all the other tips I read to help me prepare.
I have a few questions as I prepare for my surgery this spring. Searched the threads but didn’t find much on these particular topics:
1. I’m a side sleeper. I have a really hard time sleeping flat. I do have an electric recliner that goes flat, and also have an adjustable frame bed. My question is for you side sleepers, how long after OHS were you able to sleep in your side?
2. Showering. I read great feedback on getting a shower bench which I just ordered. But I read you can’t raise your arms above your head for a few weeks. Any tips then on how to wash your hair? I am a female with long hair so I do plan to cut it much shorter prior to surgery, but still any tips on washing when you can’t reach up?
3. Formal Cardiac rehab. How often is this usually started? Right after surgery or after you heal?
4. I own a side business and want to use my down time from my recovery to rebuild my business website. Using a laptop - what’s the less painful way? Lap desk? sitting at a normal desk? Or will that be uncomfortable?
Thanks in advance! Loved all the other tips I read to help me prepare.