jwadds
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When I got home, in about the 3-4th week I walked about a half a block each day with a walker. The area outside my place is flat. I once walked up the incline of the underground parking ramp and had to ice for 2 days, so I would not recommend inclines in the early weeks.
Also highly recommend an electric lift/recliner chair if you can afford it. I was able to rent one and it was a godsend.
PS... I did do Skip the Dishes once in a while, but I was able to order groceries online through our local major grocery store chains. I was able to stand long enough to cook simple meals, baked salmon fillets, steamed veg and rice. I recommend cooking a batch of rice (I did brown basmati) and freeze it in 1/2 cup portions in ziploc bags. It heats up quite well in the microwave. I was able to stand much easier after the operation as I was at such an awful stage beforehand, I could barely stand long enough to scramble some eggs.
Also highly recommend an electric lift/recliner chair if you can afford it. I was able to rent one and it was a godsend.
PS... I did do Skip the Dishes once in a while, but I was able to order groceries online through our local major grocery store chains. I was able to stand long enough to cook simple meals, baked salmon fillets, steamed veg and rice. I recommend cooking a batch of rice (I did brown basmati) and freeze it in 1/2 cup portions in ziploc bags. It heats up quite well in the microwave. I was able to stand much easier after the operation as I was at such an awful stage beforehand, I could barely stand long enough to scramble some eggs.
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