Ten top tips for recovery

• Do regular deep breathing and ankle exercises and do not cross your legs.
• Support your wound when moving or if you need to cough.
• Bend your knees before you cough and remove phlegm.
• Sit upright when in your bed or in your chair.
• Trapped wind? Try doing knee rolling exercises in bed or get up and gently walk around.
• Sit out in your chair as soon as possible.
• When moving around, stand and walk tall.
• At all times make sure you are comfortable by having good pain relief.
• Wear your day clothes rather than your nightwear when you are up and about.
• Go to the dining room for meals rather than having them by your bed.