https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 20:10:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/care-package-ideas-post-acl-surgery#post-602299 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:57:35 +0000 Mrs. Tricycle 602299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: @cheert16: You guys rock!! I wouldn't have thought of these things!! Thanks so much for the advice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/care-package-ideas-post-acl-surgery#post-597449 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:45:37 +0000 Happygal 597449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cheert16: I forgot about clothing! And just remembered DH was nude bottom down and just kept a sheet over himself. Yeah, I'm guessing @Mrs. Tricycle's husband won't feel like doing that with his FIL! And come to think of it, maybe that's why I changed the sheets so often.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/care-package-ideas-post-acl-surgery#post-597438 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:41:12 +0000 cheert16 597438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had ACL and PCL surgery a(long) time ago here is what I remember-<br /> get him gym shorts- cuz they are so much easier to take on/off to do things like change bandages/go to the rest room- etc.<br /> Make sure to stay on top of medicine so there are no freak outs over pain!<br /> DVR something for him to watch while he is recooperating!<br /> I think being on the couch was easier than being in bed (as mine was upstairs) and there was a bathroom right there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/care-package-ideas-post-acl-surgery#post-597402 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:31:30 +0000 Happygal 597402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Top five? I'll cheat a little and clump some together. Your hospital should give you post care tips (ours did not-really poor care) and his surgery might not be as extensive as what my DH had done (it was due to an accident, so lots of trauma). Some of these are not specific to leg injuries.</p> <p>1. Pain: get on a pill taking schedule and set an alarm to avoid the pain getting ahead. Pain meds can cause constipation, so start something like Miralax before the problem occurs. Keep a bowl for throwing up nearby in case he's queasy from it all.</p> <p>2. Location: couch is a good one. I set up sheets to change regularly to keep a fresh feeling. I bought a cheap little stand from Bed Bath and Beyond to keep things nearby for meals, etc. Close to electrical outlets and TV. </p> <p>3. Mobility: We got home post surgery and I didn't know how to get him inside up the three steps b/c his leg had to be completely straight. Luckily our guy friends were there to carry him inside. We borrowed a walker to give him a break from crutches. My sedan was good for getting him around--a tall SUV might be trickier to get into. The less he had to move, the better, so I got him a container to urinate into. He fought this for one day, then was sadly grateful for it. Since he might be reclining more, straws are good for drinks. </p> <p>4. Hygiene/personal care: everyone has different grunge tolerance levels, so this varies. Grab some of those facial clothes that don't require water or anything else he can use as he won't get to shower right away. I got him a stool to prop his leg up on when he had to sit down on the toilet so it could be straight. He had a leg scratcher. </p> <p>5. Dealing with moods: DH was anxious about recovering. It became helpful to have the general healing timelines in mind so he could see he was on track. PT was brutal, and we would plan on having a stiff drink afterwards. It was hard for me not to hover and worry, but that didn't help things. He hated feeling incapable of basic care, like clipping his toenails. </p> <p>I probably have more, but those were the things that came to mind right away! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/care-package-ideas-post-acl-surgery#post-597202 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:40:17 +0000 MsLipGloss 597202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@scg00387: I was going to suggest crossword puzzles/ sudoku! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/care-package-ideas-post-acl-surgery#post-597171 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:35:03 +0000 Mrs. Tricycle 597171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: thanks for the offer! What are your top five tips? My father in law will be home with him and the baby during the day, but I'm on my own after work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/care-package-ideas-post-acl-surgery#post-596909 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:29:33 +0000 aprk 596909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I listened to a lot of music after my knee surgeries ... Maybe an extension cord for his phone/iPod/computer to stay charged? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/care-package-ideas-post-acl-surgery#post-596746 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:41:03 +0000 immabeetoo 596746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yikes that sounds rough. Sudoku? Beef jerky? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/care-package-ideas-post-acl-surgery#post-596407 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:08:07 +0000 Happygal 596407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DVDs of a TV series. My DH was out on the couch with an injury for awhile, and I asked friends if we could borrow them. I also set up times for people to visit once he had a few days to settle in. Does he like crossword puzzles or anything like that?</p> <p>Let me know if you have any questions about the practical side of taking care of someone couch bound. I have lots of tips! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/care-package-ideas-post-acl-surgery#post-596400 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:02:43 +0000 Bao 596400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the ideas you have so far are great!! Hmm...I can't think of much else at the moment but I will think about it and come back if I do :) Good luck to him! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/care-package-ideas-post-acl-surgery#post-596347 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:45:19 +0000 Mrs. Tricycle 596347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH has to have ACL surgery next week and Im thinking he'll be down for the count for a while. Because he'll be on crutches he won't be much help with the baby. I want to take care of him, but I'll have my hands full with our 3 month old.</p> <p>I want to make him a basket of goodies/necessities to keep next to him on the couch so he has a lot of the stuff he needs within arms reach (and lessening the amount of fetching I need to do).</p> <p>I'm thinking: Chapstick, tissues, hand lotion, Gatorade, mixed nuts and Kind bars, a bell (to be silly), books, a new video game, a magazine....but what else? I know he's going to get bored, so looking for things with entertainment value, too.</p> <p>Phew! I think it's gonna be a lot if work taking care of my big baby in addition to my little baby. :) </p>