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Home from Surgery- How to Stay Busy?

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    • August 6, 2017 at 9:14 am
    J.bun
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      Made it home from my groin surgery on Friday. I was not so nervous about the surgery itself, but more apprehensive  about the recovery process & having a drain. So far it hasn't been as painful or debilitating as I thought it would be.  With that said – I know I am essentially resting for the next 2 weeks. 

      Hopefully the healing process continues to go well. I see the surgeon on Thursday and then re-start Keytruda at the end of the month. 

      One of the nice things about working for me has been a distraction from melanoma. But, since I am taking time off to recover I need your suggestions – how should I keep my mind occupied/stay busy?

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        • August 6, 2017 at 9:20 pm
        Oldwife
        Participant

          Journaling can be very interesting not only in the present, but in the future when you or your family looks back on it.  I have gotten some significant insights that way.  And, LOL, it's a writing all about me!  Taking care of you is important, and this is one way to really look at what is important to you.  Hope your recovery continues as good as it has begun!

            • August 7, 2017 at 11:04 am
            J.bun
            Participant

              That's a great idea- and certainly more stimulating than endless TV.  Appreciate your wishes!

            • August 7, 2017 at 1:37 pm
            Fen
            Participant

              Learn something.  Guitar, oil painting, bird ID (Cornell Labs has a great website).  Keeps your mind occupied and your neurons firing.

              good luck.

                • August 7, 2017 at 3:04 pm
                J.bun
                Participant

                  Thanks Fen!  Deciding on an online learning course or two will be a great use of time and certainly help to keep me engaged … 

                  • August 7, 2017 at 4:55 pm
                  Beth-MRF
                  Participant

                    Find some good podcasts! I like TED talks, too, and learn a lot!

                    • August 7, 2017 at 6:27 pm
                    J.bun
                    Participant

                      Sounds good to me. Thanks for the recommendation Beth. 

                    • August 8, 2017 at 12:50 am
                    Ridingaroundwith27Jennifers
                    Participant

                      Some of my coworkers had given me some puzzle books and my in laws gave me coloring books.  Both were a nice alternative to reading and TV.  Good wishes to you.  Sometimes it's hard to rest.  I tried doing a bit too much too soon after brain surgery and regretted it.

                        • August 8, 2017 at 10:22 am
                        J.bun
                        Participant

                          That sounds like fun! I enjoyed doing those activities when I was younger – and have seen the resurgence in adult coloring books.  Appreciate the recommendations and reminder to not do too much too soon – it is tempting. 

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