The Ultimate Post-Surgery Recovery Checklist: A Day-by-Day Guide to Healing Faster

🏥 Complete Surgery Recovery Finder

Personalized recovery plan for 50+ surgery types with all essentials

🔪 Select Your Surgery Type Knee Replacement (Total) Knee Replacement (Partial) Hip Replacement Hip Resurfacing Shoulder Replacement Reverse Shoulder Replacement Rotator Cuff Repair ACL Reconstruction Meniscus Repair Ankle Replacement Ankle Fusion Spinal Fusion Laminectomy Discectomy Wrist Surgery Elbow Surgery C-Section (Cesarean) Hysterectomy Ovarian Cyst Removal Tubal Ligation Endometriosis Surgery Myomectomy (Fibroid Removal) Vaginal Reconstruction Cardiac Bypass (CABG) Heart Valve Replacement Stent Placement Pacemaker Insertion Lung Resection Thoracotomy VATS Surgery Aneurysm Repair Carotid Endarterectomy Varicose Vein Surgery Angioplasty Appendectomy Gallbladder Removal Colon Resection Colostomy Hernia Repair Hiatal Hernia Repair Gastric Bypass Gastric Sleeve Pancreatic Surgery Liver Resection Cataract Surgery Glaucoma Surgery Retinal Detachment LASIK Tonsillectomy Adenoidectomy Septoplasty Sinus Surgery Ear Tubes Thyroidectomy Prostate Surgery TURP Kidney Stone Removal Nephrectomy Bladder Surgery Vasectomy Hydrocele Repair Breast Lump Removal Mastectomy Lumpectomy Lymph Node Dissection Skin Graft Abscess Drainage Piloidal Sinus Surgery

📅 Days Since Surgery

🚶 Current Mobility Level Complete Bed Rest Bed-bound with minimal movement Can sit in chair Walk with walker/crutches Walk with cane Walk independently short distances Walk independently long distances

🩺 Additional Conditions No major conditions Diabetes High Blood Pressure Heart Disease Lung Disease Kidney Disease Autoimmune Disorder Obesity

🔵 Initial Recovery Phase 5%

6-8

Weeks Total Recovery

2-4

Days in Hospital

4-6

Weeks to Return to Work

8-12

Weeks to Full Activity

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Daily Recovery Tasks

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Medication Schedule

⏰ Tap time to set medication reminders

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Activity Traffic Light Guide

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Essential Recovery Supplies

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Healing Nutrition

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Safe Exercises & Movements

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Emergency Warning Signs

⚕️ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This tool provides general recovery information for educational purposes only. Every surgery and patient is unique. Always follow your surgeon's specific instructions and contact your healthcare provider with any concerns. In case of emergency, call your local emergency services immediately.