Finding a balance for healing

I'm feeling so much better but have been told over and over again not to push it. Not to try to do too much too quickly. What exactly does that mean? I went for a little walk today because I was told that would speed healing. I didn't unload the dishwasher because I as told that could cause complications. I took a nap today because I was told that I needed sleep to help my body heal. I didn't lay in bed all day because I was told that would cause blood clots.

All seems so contradictory to me.

In any case I'm ready to get back into the swing of everything. Ready to get back on my bike and lose about 50 pounds before Christmas.

Thankful for an easy surgery and quick recovery.