Mine was to treat a prolapse so I was extra careful afterwards. The surgeon warned me that any repair would ruin his beautiful stitching!
I had 2 female helpers who came and looked after us and wouldn't let me in the kitchen. I am forever grateful to these ladies, one had had the operation herself and the other's mother had. I seriously lifted nothing heavier than a kettle for 6 weeks.
I found the help on:
helpx.net
I was 58. No regrets whatsoever. Good luck with your operation.
apple trees not flowering this year. Anyone else?
Lack of public toilets in towns.