Tips For Recovering From Brain Surgery

The recovery period after neurosurgery can be rough. However, if you take the time to prepare adequately for it, you will have fewer problems once the surgery is completed, and you are in recovery mode. Here are some things you should do before your surgery to ensure a comfortable recovery.

Clean Your Bed Linens

Before your surgery, clean as many sheets as you can, because you are going to need them. This is because the risk of infection can rise tremendously when you are not regularly changing your sheets and pillowcases after surgery.  Wash as many as you can, and if you don't have enough, buy new ones and then clean them for use.

Stock Up On Pajamas and Loose Pants

After your surgery, you are going to be sleeping a lot. You will be surprised how quickly you may go through clean clothes to sleep in, especially if you don't have someone readily available to wash for you. Stock up on clean pajamas, so you don't run out.

Ensure that you have lots of clean, loose-fitting pants, since you will most likely be put on steroids to combat the pain. Steroids often make your belly swell, so have comfortable pants on hand to wear around the house.

Take Baths

Even if you had not previously been a fan of baths, they are a great for after brain surgery. You get nice and clean with minimum effort and without any chance that water will get on your head. However, if you don't have the facilities to take a bath, just wear a plastic shower cap when you take a shower. You may want to invest in a small waterproof bath stool, because you may get tired in the middle of your shower and need some rest.    

Stock Up On Food

After your surgery, you will not be in the mood to cook. If you are not fortunate enough to have someone to cook for you, then you should cook your meals ahead of surgery, and freeze them. Whenever you are ready to eat, all you will need to do is pop your food into the microwave, and you have a delicious pre-prepared meal. 

Brain surgery can present a lot of fears and challenges. However, it is up to you to ensure that you recover in the shortest possible time. The more prepared you are, the better it will be for you. Follow the tips given in order to make sure you have a speedy and comfortable recovery.

About Me

Helping My Kids To Improve Their Health

I have always been one of those people who is overly concerned about parenting effectively, but a few weeks ago, I realized that my kids were really struggling with their health. They just weren't getting as much exercise as they needed, and it was really hard to watch them struggle with weight-related issues at such a young age. Fortunately, by working with our health team, we were able to create a treatment plan to improve each of our kid's lives. Check out this website for more information on helping kids live healthier, longer lives while enjoying the way they feel.

Search

Latest Posts

2 October 2024
Orthopedic physical therapy is a specialized area of healthcare that focuses on the treatment, management, and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders

31 July 2024
Obesity is a growing epidemic in many parts of the world, and it can have serious consequences on both physical and mental health. For those who have

4 June 2024
The decision to enroll in a family Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program is a big step towards a rewarding career in healthcare. CNAs play a cruci