how many hours will it take before I can..
- walk ?
- brush my teeth?
- put on a button up shirt without assistance?
- eat?
- bend down?
- sit on the toilet?
From my experience, I walked right when I woke up.
Eat chicken within 4 hours of waking up. Brushed teeth in the evening. It took me 2 days before I could get on a buttom up shirt on by myself. I didn't want to try to stretch back there, out of fear of ripping a stitch out.
First few days will be sore. It quickly fades away though.