Just plan your walks, don’t walk out too far cause the meds have you feeling good, then you can’t make it back!
The heaviest you lift is a coffee cup! I know you being an ex tradesman you don’t want anyone doing stuff for you but use this time to feel like a king and point fingers. Your loved ones will understand! Ask someone to massage your feet, lol.
there’s a reason that after the first four back surgeries I was always able to go back to doing my trade, up and down ladders all day humping big ductwork, it’s because I always followed Drs orders and truly let myself heal.
take up juicing. Make some adjustments to your eating habits and make plans on a regular exercise program. In other words, plan on starting fresh! It does a lot to your mental state, trust me