After you have foot surgery, you might find that you have a lot more time on your hands than you are used to having. It might have been a long time since you spent any amount of time on the couch and after a couple of days, you might even be bored. In order to pass the time and keep your mind off the discomfort you might feel due to your surgery, here are some things you might consider doing while you recover.

-Hand Write Notes
When you want to say thank you to someone, you might just jot them a short email. You will find that a lot of people will help you with your recovery. Instead of emailing, write a handwritten note to tell them how much their help meant to you. They will appreciate the gesture and will be more likely to help you even more. Once you are dong with your thank you notes, you could even branch out and send letters to friends and family members for no reason at all.

-Get Crafty
If you enjoy making gifts for people, but have trouble finding the time, your recovery process gives you the perfect chance to make anything and everything you want. Stock up on materials before your surgery and place them near the couch or in another relaxing location. When you get bored, pull them out and when the next holiday rolls around, you will have gifts for everyone on your list. Not only are handmade gifts extra special, but they will also help you pass the time.

-Call Friends and Family Members
When was the last time you picked up the phone and called someone just to chat? With texting and email at hand, talking on the phone is nearly a lost artform. When you get lonely, call some friends or family members that you do not normally get a chance to talk to on a regular basis. They might be as lonely as you are and their stories can help you get through part of your day.

-Organize
You will have to rest more often than in your everyday life, but that does not mean you cannot keep your hands busy. Tackle the filing cabinet, junk drawer, or other areas of your house that seem to explode with too many items. The organizational tasks are small enough for you to handle while you are recovering, but they will keep both your hands and your mind occupied for quite some time.

-Plan Ahead
Since you will be in the seated position quite a bit, you will have plenty of time to let your mind wander ahead to the future. Make some lists of things that you want to do once you are capable again. You can gather recipes you want to test, list things you want to throw away or sell, or thing about other odd jobs you want to do around the house. These lists will help you look forward to the future you will have once you have recovered.

-Look into Alternatives to Crutches
If you have found that getting around on your crutches is tough, you might want to spend your time looking into other options. Visit websites like GoodbyeCrutches.com and see if the Hands Free Crutch, the Knee Walker, or the Seated Scooter might be better options for your lifestyle and situation.

Just because you have to rest and keep your weight off one leg does not mean you have to be bored. With these suggestions, your recovery will go by faster.