When I was diagnosed and learned that I needed surgery my very first idea was to create a space in my bedroom that would be as comfortable as possible. I've had surgery before and knew that I would be spending a lot of time in bed. So I purchased a very comfortable mattress with an extra top that helps me feel like I'm floating on a cloud. Then I got down pillows and one of those sit up pillows with the arm sides. I put a tv and gaming console because spending insane amounts of time in your bedroom gets boring. And I put a bookshelf near my bed so that I can read when I'm sick of staring at the screen.
Then I fitted my home with things for a handicapped person in a wheelchair. Partially because my daughter was in a car accident and broke her pelvis but that's another story. I have a ramp installed to avoid stairs and grip strips so I don't slip when I'm on crutches. I have a handle installed on the wall next to my claw-foot bathtub so I have something to hold onto when I have to get in the bath while standing on one leg. And I also invested in a good set of crutches and a cane.
After my last surgery I thought jigsaw puzzles would be fun to do so I situated a table and 2 chairs. I bought a 1000 piece puzzle. A few days into recovery from my last surgery I got to puzzling. My first issue was that it was very challenging to get comfortable with my leg being elevated while leaning over the table. Then the other issue was my cat decided that rolling around on the pieces was super fun. As well as chewing on them. So I had to give that up which was disappointing.
I also invested in quick snacks or easy meals. So that while I was recovering I could easily feed myself. Trying to stand on one foot, with crutches, and cook, not happening. Try carrying your plate and a glass while on crutches, yeah no. So it has to fit in my pockets of the robe I have (I highly suggest getting a good soft robe with big pockets) in or the hoodie (that should also have a good pocket size on it).
UPDATE! After my second surgery I found that those fold up walkers on wheels work a lot better for transporting food as well as getting around the house better than crutches. That has been a game changer.
