{"id":347,"date":"2024-02-12T07:24:53","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T08:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.4core.me\/?p=347"},"modified":"2024-03-11T16:12:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T16:12:36","slug":"fun-things-to-do-while-recovering-from-surgery-hobbies-crafts-games-part-3-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.4core.me\/index.php\/2024\/02\/12\/fun-things-to-do-while-recovering-from-surgery-hobbies-crafts-games-part-3-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Things To Do While Recovering From Surgery: Hobbies, Crafts & Games (Part 3\/5)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This post is part of a series where I share my recovery journey from a spontaneous bilateral patellar tendon rupture<\/strong><\/a>. Both my knees were broken, and I was bed bound for almost a year, with the first 6 weeks<\/strong><\/a> spent trying to keep my legs as flat I could so as not to incur further injury.<\/p>\n

If you’re in a similar situation as I was, then you know that spending that much time in bed can be boring, frustrating and depressing. Here is a list of fun things to do while recovering from surgery. This part of the series in particular focuses on hobbies, crafts and games that you can engage in whilst in bed. (You can view the full list of tips and resources at the end of the post<\/a><\/strong>!)<\/p>\n

Pin to Your Knee Surgery, Hobby & Pain Distraction Boards:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Disclaimer<\/strong>: Knee injuries and surgeries, or any surgery for that matter, varies widely from person to person. Your age, lifestyle, weight, circumstances, medications, comorbidities, allergies and other issues can impact your recovery timeline, as well as the tools and methods required. They should be adapted for YOU.<\/em><\/p>\n

This article, and the resources or suggestions provided within, are based on MY own personal experiences with a spontaneous bilateral patellar tendon rupture, as a person with many chronic illnesses. They are meant for educational purposes and not to be substituted for medical advice. Please consult your own medical provider before trying anything out.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This post also contains affiliate links. It will cost you nothing to click on them. I will get a small referral fee from purchases you make, which helps with the maintenance of this blog (approx. $100\/month). Thank you!<\/p>\n

Items with a star \u2b50 next to them are resources I’ve personally tried and would recommend!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Work on Personal Hobbies – It Can be Fulfilling<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If there are hobbies that you like doing and that can be done from bed, now\u2019s the time to obsess over them! Knitting, jewellery making and sketching are some common ones I see on my social media feeds, from people with chronic illness and disabilities who need to spend a lot of time on bed rest. Some of them also sell their creations for a bit of income – so support them if you spot them around!<\/p>\n

I had planned to start a podcast before my knee injury, and decided that I could still do that whilst bed bound. So I finished setting up the website, because I actually find that process fun. I started interviewing people from bed, with pillows as an enticing backdrop.<\/p>\n

The podcast is still ongoing by the way, if you ever want to be interviewed too! It’s called Sick Lessons<\/a>, where people share life lessons they’ve learned from being chronically ill or disabled.<\/p>\n

Apart from that, I signed up for online vocal lessons, and restarted my French classes on iTalki<\/a>. What I like about these platforms is the wide selection of tutors, and the freedom to pick someone who’s teaching style suits me. These activities kept my calendar more or less filled up, so that time seemed to go by a little faster.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe #podcast is still ongoing by the way, if you ever want to be interviewed too! It\u2019s called @SickLessons, where people share #LifeLessons they\u2019ve learned from being #ChronicallyIll or #disabled.\u201d #spoonies<\/em>
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