Schedule for post surgery? [autism help] ADR(L4-L5) & ALIF (L5-S1)
Hi! I’m (31F) having a total disectomy & ADR on L4-L5 as well as fusion on L5-S1 in a few days.
I’m also autistic so I take things very literal and I got told the BLT rule (no bending, lifting, twisting).
Isn’t getting into the car bending? Or going to the bathroom?
I was wondering if anyone could tell me what they did every day after surgery? I’m very confused and my surgeons keep saying “listen to your body” - but i am autistic so 1. Very poor connection to my body and 2. Im freaking out about doing something wrong or not enough , etc.
How much did yall stay in bed ? At what angle?
How much did yall walk? (My surgeon told me minimum 20 min, no maximum, as is an “active recovery”)
How did you pass the time?
What did you do? For how long?
What angle where yall when you were eating ?
I sleep on my side , my surgeon said no sleep position restrictions but any tips ? I also twist my hips (put top leg across) so I’m guessing that’s a no ????
I’m wondering how to spend the day. I’m most anxious about that .
Like wake up, walk a little ? Then what? Rest? Ok but how? Sitting? Laying down? Standing up?
Please help.
Thank you in advance 🩷🩷🩷