Make Recovery From Bunion Surgery More Enjoyable And Convenient Using These Tips And Tricks

You can expect to spend several weeks, if not months, recovering after bunion surgery. And during this time, you won't be as mobile as you're used to, and you may not be able to maintain the same activity level that your lifestyle demands. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to make your recovery experience more convenient and enjoyable overall. Here are a few options to consider.

Plan Your Schedule Ahead of Time

It's important to plan your schedule for the first few weeks of recovery before having bunion surgery so you can get the help from friends and family members that you need to keep your household running. Plan out a few weekly schedules that include everything from grocery shopping and meal prep, to bill paying and errand running. Make sure the kids' social activities and other family events that you normally participate in are scheduled too.

Then you can use the schedules to determine which activities you'll need help with throughout your recovery. Give copies of your schedule to friends and family members so they can determine which activities they can help with and volunteer to do so accordingly. Before you know it, you'll have the help you need without having to rely on any one particular person too much.

Hire Some Help for Home 

In addition to planning your schedule and recruiting friends and family to help accommodate that schedule, consider hiring some professional help for home. Instead of trying to clean the house yourself or letting the mess accrue, you can have a housekeeper take care of the heavy lifting a few times a week.

And instead of worrying about cooking every meal of the day for your household, buy custom pre-made meals from a service professional in your area and keep them in the freezer for days when cooking just isn't an option. You can even hire someone to walk the dog and tend to your garden if your household members won't or can't take the tasks on themselves.

Be a Regular Host for Friends

You don't have to give your social life up while you're recovering after bunion surgery as long as you are willing to host events for friends at home. You can maintain a rich social life and get the support you need from friends by hosting movie and game nights at your house on a regular basis throughout your recovery.

Or start a reading or hobby club of some kind and learn something new as you recover. If you're not able to host events at home, you can always keep in touch with friends through video chats and interactive online games. For more information, contact a company like Richard Moy DPY INC.