"Netflix naps are definitely a thing—had plenty of patients tell me they zoned out mid-show after surgery."
Haha, I've seen this happen so often. Patients start a show thinking they'll binge-watch during recovery, then wake up three episodes later totally confused. Your body's just doing its thing, so don't stress if you're feeling wiped out or groggy afterward. And yeah, lip balm is a lifesaver...dry lips post-surgery are annoyingly common. You've got this—take it easy and heal up!
Haha, this is exactly what happened to me after my wisdom teeth came out. I thought I'd finally catch up on Stranger Things, but nope... woke up drooling halfway through episode 4 with zero clue what was going on. Honestly, I ended up just rewatching everything later anyway. Also, totally agree about the lip balm—wish someone had warned me beforehand because my lips felt like sandpaper for days. Good luck with your surgery!
Honestly, TV shows might not be the best distraction right after surgery anyway. Your brain's foggy from anesthesia, and screen time can actually make nausea worse. Audiobooks or podcasts could be gentler options—just something to consider if anyone else is prepping for surgery soon.
"Audiobooks or podcasts could be gentler options—just something to consider if anyone else is prepping for surgery soon."
This is a really good point. After my wisdom tooth extraction, I thought I'd distract myself with some Netflix, but the screen brightness and movement made me feel quite queasy. I switched to a calming audiobook instead, and it was definitely easier on my stomach and head. Wish I'd known beforehand... would've saved me some discomfort.
"the screen brightness and movement made me feel quite queasy."
That's a really common experience, actually. Bright screens and rapid movements can definitely trigger nausea or dizziness post-surgery, especially when anesthesia or sedation is involved. Audiobooks or podcasts offer a more gentle sensory experience, as they don't overstimulate your visual system—something that's pretty sensitive after oral procedures. Good call on switching to audio; it's often easier to relax and recover when you're not visually overwhelmed. Glad you found something that worked better for you!
