Resuming Normal Activity After Surgery

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Belt for ostomy

An ostomy belt allows the wearer to live an engaging, active lifestyle without the worry of leaks from your ostomy bag. The purpose of an ostomy belt is to discreetly support and hold your ostomy bag in place and expand when the bag fills, so you can go on with your daily life as normal.

Compression sleeves/Shower Sleeves to hold down PICC line

Compression sleeves for PICC lines allow for the ability to wear shirts and not have to worry about dangling IV lines! It really helps with returning to normal activity.
Shower Sleeves make activities like showering much easier and safer. This is easier to use than plastic bags and medical tape, which can irritate skin. The shower sleeve allows for easy, quicker setup which does not irritate the skin as much in the long run. It also ensures that the PICC line does not get contaminated as PICC line infections are extremely serious

After surgery, your doctor may tell you to be very mindful and aware of scar tissue. Scar tissue can restrict a person's movement and lead to pain. Exercise and massages can help with this.
Be careful not to soak incisions in water (baths, pools) shortly after surgery
Try slow stretches and yoga when you feel ready, but do not push your body too fast

It is important to talk to your doctor about what levels of exercise you can safely when you have consults after surgery
It may take some time to regain your muscle strength and get back to normal, which is okay
Make sure to listen to your body! It often tells you what you're ready for