The Journey From Hospital To Home

The recovery time right after hospitalization is extremely crucial. This is when you must get back to their normal routines and functions in daily life. But after a surgery, even everyday life can push your limits.

Here’s how you can smoothen your post-hospitalization journey:

1.Ready your home for your recovery

Small changes around the house can make a big difference. Set up your bed on the ground floor, if possible, for easy accessibility. Get handlebars attached in your bathroom to keep yourself steady.  Put silicon mats in the bathing area to prevent falls.

2. Keep emergency contacts handy

Hope for the best but prepare for the worst. Keep a list of emergency contacts - your doctor, hospital ambulance and the phone numbers of your loved ones who can be quick to take you to a hospital in case of an emergency.

3. Talk to your caregiver

If a loved one is taking care of you during this period, be honest about how much physical support you will need. If you need assistance with taking getting out of bed, using the bathroom or any other help - don’t hesitate to speak out. Don’t have someone to help you at home? Have a trained caregiver assist you with your daily activities.

4. Keep a routine

Though people think that routines are boring, it can actually provide much needed discipline to your life. Eating meals on time and sleeping on time can also make a huge impact towards better recovery. The structure provided by routine can help you get comfortable with everyday happenings.

Focus On Your Post-Surgery Recovery

In case you are recovering from surgery, keep these tips in mind:1. Modify your eating habits: Support your body’s recovery with a good diet. Protein can help in wound healing and tissue regeneration. Eat protein from sources like poultry, fish, seafood, eggs, dairy products, lean meats, soy products, beans, lentils and nuts. Post-surgery, it is common to experience constipation due to medicines, lack of exercise or diet change.It’s best to eat foods that avoid it. Have plenty of fibre-rich foods to achieve this end. Replace refined grains with whole grains. Don’t forget to hydrate! It is recommended to have eight glasses of water every day after surgery in addition to regular meals and snacks. 2. Don’t miss your post-surgery follow-ups: These appointments are set up during your recovery period to assess how well you are progressing. It is very important to follow the doctor’s instructions and continue medicines as prescribed. 3. Post-surgery fitness and exercise: Consult your doctor before starting an exercise regime. Avoid exercises that cause pain in the area where surgery was done. Start out with a walking routine and make sure to incorporate light stretches. Once you are comfortable with that, consult your doctor on increasing the intensity of your exercise. To sum up, the journey from hospital to home might be one with many hurdles. But little by little, you will be able to overcome these obstacles and go back to living life as you knew it. [av_promobox button='yes' label='Book a Consultation on MediBuddy' link='https://www.medibuddy.in/?utm_source=blog_cta&utm_medium=blog' link_target='' color='blue' custom_bg='#f00' custom_font='#ffffff' size='large' icon_select='no' icon='ue800' font='entypo-fontello'] If you are experiencing any medical issues post-hospitalization, it is advisable to consult a doctor. [/av_promobox]