A couple of general questions.

I'm going in for bilateral surgery tomorrow. I'm looking for information about these things: I have been told in advance not to do any heavy lifting after the surgery. What constitutes 'heavy' lifting and (most importantly) how long does this restriction last? A couple of days? A couple of weeks? The rest of my life?

A lot of people (not all) are advised not to bend over too far. Something about blood pressure. Again, how long do I have to try and tie my shoes without looking at them?

Any info or advice gratefully appreciated.