What activities can I do when recovering from surgery?

Your activity is restricted while you recover from surgery. The following are light to moderate activities allowed after discharge:

1. Personal care

• washing hands, face and hair, brushing teeth
• showering
• dressing

2. Household tasks

• light meal preparation
• grocery shopping and putting groceries away (avoid heavy lifting, do not carry up stairs)
• loading and unloading dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer
• light cleaning -- dusting, straightening up, straightening bed, sweeping, washing dishes, dust mopping
• ironing, folding laundry

3. Recreational activities

• reading, board games (cards, checkers, puzzles), needlework (sewing, knitting)
• computer work
• golf -- putting and chipping only
• fishing from boat, bank, or dock
• slow dancing

4. Social activities

• Visiting, shopping, or going to a religious service, movie, concert, or sporting event