operation recovery

Has anyone had eye surgery to treat retinopathy and can recommend any tips or tricks on hope to cope with recovery? I've been told I need to lay face down for 5 days post op, which sounds so awful. Any recommendations for pillows or face supports please? And ideas on how to fill the time / keep...

Hi everyone. I had a surgery yesterday. It was minor, but I was still under general anaesthetic. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! But just to confirm . . . between not eating or drinking before the operation, missed doses of diabetes meds, stress, etc. it's perfectly natural for my...

hi all I've just had major surgery on my abdomen and have been instructed to rest as much as possible for the next 2 weeks.......I'm literally moving to go to the toilet and walk to the table. My blood sugars have started to raise, presumably as I'm not burning off any energy. Do you think...