My husband has had 3 surgeries in the last 10 years. His last was 2018. Recovery has varied each time. His number one recommendation is to walk and build up your heart and lung strength before surgery. He feels that is so beneficial in recovery. He was more fit before each surgery. Also, walking as soon as you can after surgery. A high protein diet helped with recovery and he had to limit ruffage after each surgery. Dairy also became an issue after surgery #2, so he no longer eats any dairy.