I need advice again

I have not experienced this but perhaps this can help give you some ideas.

Do you get Meals on Wheels? If you don’t, and you qualify, it may be worth it to check it out, at least while you are recovering. Not having the pressure of at least one meal a day would be helpful. Also, do you have access to a walker? That at least would help you to stand on one foot while grabbing on to something. And, I feel like an idiot saying this, but don’t skimp on your pain medication. Both my dad and his wife tried to get by with just taking it here and there. They both admit they would have recovered faster if they had taken it as directed. But when you’re almost out of it, make sure to wean yourself off of it, and not stop cold turkey. Again, I feel stupid saying all that given everything you have been through in your life. I just am thinking about my dad and his wife’s surgeries this year, and the things I saw them do that helped them get around, and what hindered their recovery.

Take it easy is all Vicki..I hope your cousin can come help. I only ever been in a wheelchair once in my life when I had a total nervous breakdown. I just didn't move much. So I am no help. I wish you every success with this op now and God be with you

I don't have much to offer in the way of advice except that I would say accept any help anyone is offering. I wish you lots of luck with your surgery and of course a speedy recovery.

Yes, you can lie on your side as far as I know. I wish I could give you advice for getting in and out of bed. I hope you don't have one of those high beds. I always need a stool to get up into them. Maybe you can sleep in a recliner. That's what hubs and I do. Bathing will be another challenge. Do you have a shower chair? Good luck. Hope you and hubby have a good evening.

Prayer is the thing I could offer and for you to do so for your recovery.

You should do whatever you are told to do so you will heal fast. Good luck.

Mom stayed home alone, my brother came back home after work in the evening. She arrived to cook sitting in the wheelchair.

Did you find a wheelchair ? I sure hope so. A walker would come in handy too. Do you have a church family , family and friends that could help with meals ? I’ve never had any surgery like this. You’ll be in my prayers.

That is going to be a long six weeks, me thinks!

Good to see you. Sorry to read of your upcoming surgery. I wish you all the best. My slow cooker has saved me on many days. So easy to put everything in when you are not able to stand over a stove. Glad your cousin will be with you to help.

I am sorry that you have to have your foot operated on. I do know how hard that is. I thought mine would never heal, it was so hard to just sit. Yes, I helped from my wheelchair. I prepped a lot of foods ahead, make casseroles and froze them, and so forth. I also accepted help offers from friends--when they said they wanted to bring dinners, I let them! I make a lot of food for people who need it so I do know how much that helps. If someone offers, just say yes! Whatever you do, when you do try to maneuver from bed to dhair or couch or wherever. plan your movements. Go slowly and don't hurry at all. If you need it, go get another cord to charge your phone with--so you don't have to carry it from one spot to another when you do move around. Go look in your kitchen cabinets, see if there are any items you can get before the surgery, maybe save hubby a trip or two. Anything you can do now will help to prevent stress later on. I can't advise you on which way to lie, on your side or back or whatever, ask the doctor. He will know which way is better to not put strain on your foot. If I were closer, I would bring you a dinner!